Master degrees
We are ranked 1st in Australia and in the top 20 worldwide for Geography, Agriculture and Forestry, and in the top 25 universities globally for Environmental Science (QS World Rankings by Subject 2018).
Our Master degrees are designed to equip you with specialised knowledge and practical skills in environmental science, management and policy.
Our cross-disciplinary postgraduate programs will expose you to diverse perspectives on current and emerging environmental issues, and innovative approaches to sustainable professional practice.
You’ll become part of a world-leading scholarly community and be able to draw on the expertise of Australia’s leading environment experts, research institutions and policymakers, all located right here in Canberra.
As a postgraduate student, you’ll be provided with hands-on learning opportunities and develop in-depth expertise in your chosen environmental discipline or area of interest.
Postgraduate environment students can tailor their program to focus on biodiversity conservation, climate science and policy, disaster studies, environmental policy, environmental studies and human ecology, forestry, geography, natural resource management, sustainability science or water science and management.
Choose your degree
You can study the environment in these ANU Master degrees. For those interested in research, the Advanced programs offer a substantial project supervised by an academic, providing appropriate training for a PhD.
Do you want to tackle one of the most important and complex environmental problems encountered by humankind? The ANU Master of Climate Change program offers significant breadth and depth of study in climate change science and policy, including economics, law, policy and governance aspects.
Equip yourself with the skills to tackle the greatest environmental challenges facing the planet with the ANU Master of Environment. This degree allows you to tailor your program suit your area of interest in environment and sustainability. Areas of interest include environmental science and management, social and ecological linkages, environmental economics and governance, environmental policy, and integrative approaches to research and analysis.
Develop your knowledge and skills in forestry science and the policy of sustainable forest management with the ANU Master of Forestry. This degree allows you to tailor your program based on your career goals and interests. Students can choose to focus their studies on either forest science and methods or the policy, planning and management aspects of forestry.
How can we use innovative approaches and new technology to ensure our food industries are sustainable, meet the needs of a growing population, and adopt effective management practices? With the technology and networks we have, we can create a sustainable future. The Australian National University invites students, policymakers, career professionals, and industry experts to explore and address both global and local agricultural challenges with us.