With resources being depleted at an unsustainable rate and the transition towards renewable energy promising a fairer and more equitable society, equip yourself with the knowledge and skills in demand to evaluate and analyse human interactions with the environment and resource allocations.
Tackle some of our world’s greatest challenges including climate change, pollution, water management, and sustainable agriculture with a Master of Environmental Management and Development (2 years full-time).
The program caters to a diverse range of participants: from policymakers working in high-level government and non-government organisations across Asia and the Pacific, to policy officers and middle managers in Australian government and industry, and university graduates.
When you complete the Master of Environmental Management and Development, a wide range of local and international employment pathways will open.
Many of our graduates have taken up senior policy roles with local, state, and federal government. Others have gone on to influential positions with global development institutions, environmental agencies, non-government organisations, and social enterprises. Some graduates have chosen to specialise in the private sector, where they are guiding sustainability strategies within large-scale mining and agriculture companies.
Equipped with the skills and capabilities to respond to the complex challenges of environmental management and sustainable development, you would be able to take up senior policy roles with local, state, and federal government and influential positions with global development institutions, environmental agencies, nongovernment organisations, and social enterprises. You could also elect to specialise in the private sector, where they are guiding sustainability strategies within large-scale mining and agriculture companies.
The Crawford School of Public Policy prides itself on our excellence and commitment to your learning and professional development. Our interactive classes facilitate open, safe, and robust discussion and debate. Whether studying online or face to face, you will benefit from actively participating in our inclusive learning experience. Real-time interaction, discussion and debate between our students and with convenors is a central part of the learning experience. Attendance at interactive classes is a key part of the learning design for both on-campus and online students.
Our teaching staff are leaders in their respective areas of expertise. They bring this knowledge and expertise to the classroom to inspire, challenge and support you as you carve your professional and personal pathway. Our work integrated learning program complements our expertise and provides you with an opportunity to be immersed in an organization and gain valuable real world policy expertise whilst studying.
You can benefit from our specialised academic skills advisers by attending workshops or booking individual consultations. The team provides focused support and resources to help you develop and strengthen their academic and research skills, preparing you for success and graduation.
You will complete a combination of compulsory and elective courses to tailor their program to meet your professional goals.
The Crawford School of Public Policy offers the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP). This scholarship is available to citizens of eligible developing countries to undertake study at universities renowned for their development research and teaching in key development areas.
Contact crawford.enquiries@anu.edu.au for further information on this scholarship, including how to apply. DO NOT apply through the online portal.
The Australian National University (ANU) offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation.
For those unable to commit to the full 2 year (full-time) program, the Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management is a pathway option for this degree. This 24-unit (6 months, full-time) certificate provides an introduction to the immersive Master's experience, as well as an option for an early exit.
The Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management is designed for students seeking to start or advance their careers in environmental management and resource resources.
This program, offered by The Australian National University's (ANU) Crawford School of Public Policy combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics to support you to understand and analyse current regulatory and policy frameworks along with the ability to contribute to the governance of environmental sustainability and disasters.
If you have further questions about these programs, please contact the Program Coordinator or Convenor below.
Program Coordinator
crawford.degrees@anu.edu.au
Convenor
+61 2 6125 4443
Dr Paul Wyrwoll
