
Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
As our ecosystems and land management sectors change, how we study and work with them must change too. This course will prepare you for a wide range of ecosystem, forest and landscape management employment pathways by giving you specialist knowledge in the biophysical and social aspects of ecosystem management, working at both local and landscape levels.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 098317B
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Course overview
As our ecosystems and land management sectors change, how we study and work with them must change too. This course will prepare you for a wide range of ecosystem, forest and landscape management employment pathways by giving you specialist knowledge in the biophysical and social aspects of ecosystem management, working at both local and landscape levels.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent. And - Have completed below prerequisite subject(s): - at least 25 points in one or more of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Statistics. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a diploma (AQF5) or a 2-year associate degree (AQF6) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have five years of documented relevant experience. And - Have completed either a relevant Melbourne MicroCertor an appropriate level of performance on an assessment conducted by the Selection Committee. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Science, Built Environments, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecosystem Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Urban Horticulture, Urban Planning, or an equivalent discipline, as permitted by the course coordinator. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent. And - Have completed below prerequisite sub Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent. And - Have completed below prerequisite subject(s): - at least 25 points in one or more of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Statistics. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a diploma (AQF5) or a 2-year associate degree (AQF6) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have five years of documented relevant experience. And - Have completed either a relevant Melbourne MicroCertor an appropriate level of performance on an assessment conducted by the Selection Committee. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Science, Built Environments, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecosystem Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Urban Horticulture, Urban Planning, or an equivalent discipline, as permitted by the course coordinator. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent. And - Have completed below prerequisite sub
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $58,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservationstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

