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Program Requirements
The Master of Environment program consists of 8 courses (48 units), comprising

1. an approved course in the general topic area of Economics & Governance;
2. an approved course in the general topic area of Environmental Science;
3. an approved course in the general topic area of Society & Environment;
4. an approved course in the general topic area of Research Methods;
5. four approved courses in an agreed area of specialisation:
• these four courses must include two courses comprising a Major Research Essay on an approved topic;
• in exceptional circumstances, in which the candidate has a demonstrated record of research achievement, these four courses may comprise a Sub-Thesis on an approved topic;
• in either case, the choice of research topic is dependent upon the availability and agreement of a supervisor.

Specialisations include, but are not limited to: climate science; earth systems, environmental modelling; human ecology; integrated water resources modelling; water science and policy [list to be expanded to include specialisations offered by other areas, and others offered by the Fenner School of Environment and Society].