Postgraduate coursework in Environmental Management

Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

Program requirements - 2022

To plan courses for your program, please:

Open Program Planner
Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
Add courses to your planner as required

Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Program requirements - 2021

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Please note: students intending on progressing into the Master of Environmental Management (#24) are advised to not take courses from Part A, as they will not count towards the Master of Environmental Management (#24).

Students intending to study part-time can complete both ENVM7512 and ENVM7003.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Flexible Core Course (Section 1) (Previously 'Part B')
Choose at least 2 units from: [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Section 2) (Previously 'Part C')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7001¹ Foundations in Environmental Studies ENVM7109 Research Topic (Environmental Management) ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7202¹ Conservation Planning & Management ENVM7206 Tools for Environmental Assessment and Analysis (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7000¹ Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences (EOS) GEOM7005 Geographical Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part A', 'Part D')

Students intending on progressing into the MEnvMan (#24) are advised to not take courses from Part A, as they will not count towards the MEnvMan (#24).

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Flexible Core Course (Section 1) (Previously 'Part B')
Choose at least 2 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Section 2) (Previously 'Part C')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7109 Research Topic (Environmental Management) ENVM7206 Tools for Environmental Assessment and Analysis (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOM7200¹ Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part A', 'Part D')

Students intending on progressing into the MEnvMan (#24) are advised to not take courses from Part A, as they will not count towards the MEnvMan (#24).

Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

2025

2025 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2024

2024 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2023

2023 Graduate Diploma Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

Program requirements - 2022

To plan courses for your program, please:

Open Program Planner
Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
Add courses to your planner as required

Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Program requirements - 2021

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic (Environmental Management) ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographical Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part A', 'Part D')

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose at least 2 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7109 Research Topic (Environmental Management) ENVM7110 Research Project (Environmental Management) (4 units) ENVM7116 Research Project (Environmental Management) ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part A', 'Part D')

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1^st semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose at least 2 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7109 Research Topic (Environmental Management) ENVM7110 Research Project (Environmental Management) (4 units) ENVM7116 Research Project (Environmental Management) ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part A', 'Part D')

2^nd semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic (Environmental Management) ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographical Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part A', 'Part D')

Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

2025

2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2024

2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2023

2023 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

Program requirements - 2022

To plan courses for your program, please:

Open Program Planner
Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
Add courses to your planner as required

Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Program requirements - 2021

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Please note: Part A courses completed in other programs, including the Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management, the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management or the Master of Environmental Management (#32), will not count towards the Master of Environmental Management (#24).

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2-4 units from: [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographic Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice QBIO7001¹ Foundations in Quantitative Biology (course offered during teaching period 2) QBIO7005¹ Optimisation in Biological Systems QBIO7006¹ Science Communication in Quantitative Biology ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Off-list courses require approval from the program coordinator and Associate Dean (Academic). Please contact the School for further information.

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2-4 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

3^rd Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose either 2 units from Part C and 6 units from Part D (below): [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ] OR Choose 8 units from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic ENVM7110 Research Project (Environmental Management) (4 units) ENVM7125 Environmental Management Research Project (6 units) ENVM7130 Environmental Management Thesis (8 units) ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographic Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice QBIO7001¹ Foundations in Quantitative Biology (course offered during teaching period 2) QBIO7005¹ Optimisation in Biological Systems QBIO7006¹ Science Communication in Quantitative Biology ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C') Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Off-list courses require approval from the program coordinator and Associate Dean (Academic). Please contact the School for further information.

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1^st semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2-4 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

2^nd semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2-4 units from: [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose remaining units (to total 8 units) from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographic Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice QBIO7001¹ Foundations in Quantitative Biology (course offered during teaching period 2) QBIO7005¹ Optimisation in Biological Systems QBIO7006¹ Science Communication in Quantitative Biology ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Off-list courses require approval from the program coordinator and Associate Dean (Academic). Please contact the School for further information.

3^rd semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose either 2 units from Part C and 6 units from Part D (below): [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ] OR Choose 8 units from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7109 Research Topic ENVM7110 Research Project (Environmental Management) (4 units) ENVM7125 Environmental Management Research Project (6 units) ENVM7130 Environmental Management Thesis (8 units) ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C') Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Program Requirements

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

2025

2025 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2024

2024 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

2023

2023 Masters Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

Program requirements - 2022

To plan courses for your program, please:

Open Program Planner
Sign in using your UQ username and password or ‘start plan as guest’
Search for your program using the program name or program code (for example: ‘Bachelor of Mathematics’ or ‘2460’)
Add courses to your planner as required

Refer to the relevant ‘Program and course requirements’ page for the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete the program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Program requirements - 2021

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7001 Foundations in Environmental Studies	Foundational Compulsory Course (Previously 'Part A')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7202 Conservation Planning & Management ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) GEOM7000 Introduction to Earth Observation Science (EOS) ]	Foundational Elective Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2 units from: [ GEOM7200 Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) ]	Foundational Elective Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose 2 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

3^rd Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7202 Conservation Planning & Management ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) GEOM7000 Introduction to Earth Observation Science (EOS) ]	Foundational Elective Course (Previously 'Part A')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose 4 units from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographic Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice QBIO7001¹ Foundations in Quantitative Biology (course offered during teaching period 2) QBIO7005¹ Optimisation in Biological Systems QBIO7006¹ Science Communication in Quantitative Biology ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Off-list courses require approval from the program coordinator and Associate Dean (Academic). Please contact the School for further information.

4^th Semester (July – November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 8 units from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7110 Research Project (Environmental Management) (4 units) ENVM7125 Environmental Management Research Project (6 units) ENVM7130 Environmental Management Thesis (8 units) ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon and Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1^st semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2 units from: [ GEOM7200 Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) ]	Foundational Elective Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7003 Applied Research Methods	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose 2 units from: [ CONS6009 Conservation & Wildlife Biology ENVM7530 People, Fire and Environment ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

2^nd semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7001 Foundations in Environmental Studies	Foundational Compulsory Course (Previously 'Part A')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7202 Conservation Planning & Management ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) GEOM7000 Introduction to Earth Observation Science (EOS) ]	Foundational Elective Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Choose 2 units from: [ NVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')

3^rd semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 8 units from: [ ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development ENVM7110 Research Project (Environmental Management) (4 units) ENVM7125 Environmental Management Research Project (6 units) ENVM7130 Environmental Management Thesis (8 units) ENVM7305 Environmental Management in Mining ENVM7505 Conservation Policy ENVM7524 Carbon and Energy Management ENVM7529 Northern Tour ENVM7530 People, Fire & Environment ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOM7001 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling GEOM7002 Spatial Analysis & Modelling GEOS7103 Biogeography & Geomorphology OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

4^th semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7202 Conservation Planning & Management ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment (Sem 1 in 2020; Sem 2 from 2021) GEOM7000 Introduction to Earth Observation Science (EOS) ]	Foundational Elective Course (Previously 'Part A')
Choose 2 units from: [ ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management ]	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part C')
Choose 4 units from: [ ENVM7109 Research Topic ENVM7201 Catchment Processes & Management ENVM7511 Natural Resource Management ENVM7535 Industry Placement (4 units) GEOG7002 Global Population Issues GEOM7005 Geographic Information Systems GEOS7106 Environmental Hazards OHSS7000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice QBIO7001¹ Foundations in Quantitative Biology (course offered during teaching period 2) QBIO7005¹ Optimisation in Biological Systems QBIO7006¹ Science Communication in Quantitative Biology ]	Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part D')

Off-list courses require approval from the program coordinator and Associate Dean (Academic). Please contact the School for further information.