Program Overview
The Forest Ecosystem Science at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Forest Ecosystem Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 36,896 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forest Ecosystem Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- forest and environmental management
- research and development
- ecological consulting
- timber management and processing
- land-care and wildlife conservation
- climate change science and policy;
- forest carbon investment and accounting;
- banking and other primary industry investment; and
- aid and development agencies in Australia and overseas.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with at least an H2A (75%) weighted average mark for a Commonwealth Supported Place or at least an H3 (65%) weighted average mark for an Australian Fee place, or equivalent;\xc2\xa0OR
- An undergraduate degree in any area including at least 25 points in one or more of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Statistics, or equivalent, and discipline with at least an H2A (75%) weighted average mark for a Commonwealth Supported Place or at least an H3 (65%) weighted average mark for an Australian Fee place, or equivalent;\xc2\xa0OR
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,896 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,896 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Melbourne
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months