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Environmental Management and Ecology

Why study Environmental Management and Ecology?

Develop advanced skills and knowledge in environmental management and ecology. Complete a supervised research project and coursework subjects.

See the Research tab for information about Master's by research, or PhD.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for positions in the public and private sectors including ecologist, environmental consultant, science communicator, pollution control officer, waste manager, limnologist, fisheries and wildlife officer, water quality manager, environmental policy analyst, catchment manager, conservation/population geneticist and public land manager.

Courses

Local students

Environmental Management and Ecology courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology	Albury-Wodonga	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology continued… Course description This is a fourth-year course available within the Department of Environmental Management and Ecology to Bachelor of Science graduates from La Trobe or another university. It is the equivalent of an Honours year. Students undertake a supervised research project along with coursework subjects, attend a lecture series and participate in regular discussion groups. Commencement is available in either February or July. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss potential supervisors on possible research topics available within the Department. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in an area relevant to environmental management and ecology. Fee type Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available Fee amount Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points) Additional information For details on available research projects, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/deme/bsemehonours.htm#areas How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 16 December for Semester 1 and 8 July for Semester 2. Professional recognition Depending on studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with relevant science professional associations.
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology	Albury-Wodonga	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	See additional information
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology continued… Course description This is a fourth-year course available within the Department of Environmental Management and Ecology to Bachelor of Science graduates. It is the equivalent of an Honours year. Students undertake a supervised research project along with coursework subjects, attend a lecture series, and participate in regular discussion groups. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss potential supervisors on possible research topics available within the Department. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in an area relevant to environmental management and ecology. Fee type Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. Additional information Entry is available in January, March and July. For details on available research projects, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/deme/bsemehonours.htm How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition Depending on studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with relevant science professional associations. Full course details Environmental Management and Ecology (Postgraduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga
2011	Postgraduate Diploma in Science	Melbourne Albury-Wodonga	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued… Course description This course offers students study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: Biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: Environmental management and ecology. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in an area relevant to the chosen discipline. Extra requirements Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $14,890-18,330 (per 120 credit points) depending on field of study Additional information Start dates vary according to discipline. Some disciplines begin in February, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments. Chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistical sciences are only available at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 31 October. Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association. Full course details Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Science	Melbourne Albury-Wodonga	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued… Course description This course offers study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in an area relevant to the chosen discipline. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. Additional information Start dates vary according to discipline. Some disciplines begin in February at Melbourne campus and January at Albury-Woodonga campus, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments. Chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistical sciences are only available at the Melbourne campus. How to apply If applying to the Melbourne campus, apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to commencement of the course. If applying to the Albury Woodonga campus, please do so before 16 December 2011. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association. Full course details Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

Environmental Management and Ecology international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Science (003303E)	Albury-Wodonga Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 (February)	$23 360
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued… Year 2012 Course description This course offers study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a major in a relevant area. Additional information Please note this course has January and July start dates at the Albury-Wodonga campus. Also, start dates vary according to the discipline chosen. Some disciplines begin in February, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association. Course details Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga

How to apply?

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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