Master of Protected Area Conservation (P7C)
Study Discipline: Environmental Science, Social Sciences
Study Programme Details
City: HOBART
Country: Australia
Admission Sessions: Summer Session, Spring Session
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative educational journey with the Master of Protected Area Conservation at the University of Tasmania. This program is crafted to equip aspiring conservation professionals with the knowledge and skills essential for middle or senior governance and management roles in the dynamic field of protected area conservation.
Delve into contemporary conservation practices, gaining insights into governance, planning, and management across diverse landscapes, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine protected areas. This program stands out by addressing broader landscape contexts, ensuring a holistic approach to conservation challenges. Our commitment to excellence aligns with international competencies specified by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, focusing on developing skills for impactful roles in governance and management.
Engage in experiential learning through field components, offering practical experience in natural environments. Customize your learning journey with elective options exploring conservation topics in Tasmania and a capstone professional placement unit in the final year. Join us in shaping the future of protected area conservation.
Overview
The Master of Protected Area Conservation at the University of Tasmania is a comprehensive program that covers governance, planning, and management practices in government, private, and community-based protected areas. Key program features include:
- Diverse Scope: Addressing terrestrial, freshwater, and marine protected areas within broader landscape contexts.
- International Alignment: Designed to meet international competencies set by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, focusing on middle and senior governance and management roles.
- Experiential Learning: Field components offer practical experience in real-world conservation activities, enriching your skill set.
- Customization: Tailor your learning experience with elective exploration of conservation topics in Tasmania and a capstone professional placement unit.
Admission Requirements
- Admission requires qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree.
- Meet English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
- Specific requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
Courses included:
- Protected Area Management Plans
- Exploring Conservation in Tasmania
- Sustainable Tourism Development
- Marine Protected Area Management
- Environmental Geographic Information Science
- Marine and Antarctic Environments and their Management
For international students, the program fee is $72,141 AUD.
Future Career Outcomes
There are diverse opportunities across government, private and not-for-profit industries. The range of knowledge and skills suit work in any landscape with natural values, including highly urbanized environments, agricultural landscapes as well as areas protected for recreation and conservation.
These include eco-tourism, natural area management, protection and interpretation, emergency management and planning, and natural resource management.
Visa Requirements:
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