中文

Postgraduate

Master of Environmental Economics (Online)

Challenge yourself with a globally relevant Master of Environmental Economics and tackle environmental challenges.
1.5-2
Years Full Time
Course Details Careers & further study Fees & Scholarships Admission requirements How to apply Contact us Enquire Apply

Events you may be interested in

Show more events

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Students will be trained to follow career opportunities as an environmental economist working in consultancy and government policy. 

Industries: 

  • NGOs 
  • Renewable Resources 
  • Government Agencies 
  • Consultancy firms 

Fields:

  • Environmental Policy 
  • Environmental Economics 
  • Consultancy 
View full details

Career Pathways

Students will be trained to follow career opportunities as an environmental economist working in consultancy and government policy. 

Industries: 

  • NGOs 
  • Renewable Resources 
  • Government Agencies 
  • Consultancy firms 

Fields:

  • Environmental Policy 
  • Environmental Economics 
  • Consultancy 

Career Options

Career opportunities following this course include: 

  • Environmental Economist 
  • Environmental Policy Consultant 
  • Environmental Management 
  • Climate change economist
  • Natural resource manager

Career Options

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.
View full details

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research. Find out about our world-class research at UWA Science Global.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Full-Fee Paying Place $28,800.00
Fee calculator

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Search Scholarships

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
Applicant must have completed prior
studies at a tertiary level in either science, engineering, economics, natural resource management, or policy studies; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.
View full details

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
Applicant must have completed prior
studies at a tertiary level in either science, engineering, economics, natural resource management, or policy studies; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
View full details

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

How to apply

Group of smiling students wearing UWA shirts 

Ready for the next step?

Find out how to apply through our simple online application process. 

We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course. 

We can’t wait for you to join us!  

Apply now

Course details

Environmental economics is a globally relevant field of applied economics that has expanded to tackle the major challenges to society of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution. Graduates will gain detailed knowledge and an understanding of core concepts including non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour.

About the course

Environmental economics is a globally relevant field of applied economics that has expanded to tackle the major challenges to society of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution. Graduates will gain detailed knowledge and an understanding of core concepts including non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour.
View full details

About the course

Environmental economics is a globally relevant field of applied economics that has expanded to tackle the major challenges to society of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution. Graduates will gain detailed knowledge and an understanding of core concepts including non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour.

Students will develop an understanding of microeconomic theory in the context of environmental problems. Additionally, students will gain quantitative skills for economic modelling and statistical analysis that are developed through core units. 

The aim of the course is to provide students with the skills to analyse economic policies to address major environmental challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, pollution, water resource management, over-fishing and the link between development and the environment. Students will be trained to follow careers as environmental economists working in consultancy and in government policy. 
Master of Environmental Economics (Online)

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 70570
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
View full details
Master of Environmental Economics (Online)

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 70570
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

Course structure details

Conversion
Students may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the School or Advising Office.
Core
Take all units (36 points):
Option
For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 24 points of which at least 12 points (2 units) must be taken at Level 5. Students in course by coursework and dissertation, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.
Option
Students in course by coursework only, take all units in this group (12 points):
Option
Students in course by coursework and dissertation, take all units in this group (24 points):

You'll learn to

  • Understand the core concepts of environmental economics. 
  • Develop knowledge in non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour. 
  • Develop an understanding of microeconomic theory generally and in the context of environmental problems. 
  • Apply fundamental research skills and methods to develop innovative solutions to real-time environmental problems. 
  • Utilise quantitative skills for economic modelling and statistical analysis. 

You'll learn to

Our academics

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in the School of Agriculture and Environment includes a group of highly cited environmental economists including David Pannell, Michael Burton, Steven Schilissi and Marit Kragt.
View full details

Our academics

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in the School of Agriculture and Environment includes a group of highly cited environmental economists including David Pannell, Michael Burton, Steven Schilissi and Marit Kragt.

David Pannell is world renowned agricultral and environmental economist  He is a Felow of the US Agricultrural and Applied Economics Association and Recipient of a 2009 Eureka Prize.  

Michael Burton is an agricultural and resource economist, and his research is primarily in the area of non-market valuation, particularly using stated preference techniques. His research is focused on understanding people’s behaviour, and the values that underpin those behaviours. He works in the areas of agricultural technology adoption, food demand, conservation farmer behaviour, and economics of food related health issues. 

Associate Professor Kragt's research focuses on improving agricultural and natural resource management decisions. Her expertise includes climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture, integrated farm systems modelling, adoption of farm management practices, and economic valuation of non-market impacts. She has a background in environmental science and economics, with 15 years of experience in interdisciplinary research. She was an ARC DECRA Fellow from 2016–2020. Marit has previously worked with the CSIRO’s Integrated Agricultural Systems, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), and Federal Department of Agriculture. 

Chunbo Ma is a highly cited researcher on the economics of renewable energy. His research on the costs and benefits of carbon farming and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices helps to improve agricultural management decisions. Chunbo was an ARC DECRA Fellow from 2013–2015.
West Australia
Ranked 2nd in Australia and 38th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (GRAS 2023)

Expertise related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This course will covers the following SDG(s):

1 no poverty 2 zero hunger 7 Affordable and clean energy   11 sustainable cities and communities13 climate action15 Life on land

Expertise related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Future Students

Study

Research

Community

Contact Us

You'll learn to

  • Understand the core concepts of environmental economics. 
  • Develop knowledge in non-market valuation, natural resource management, market failure and the design of incentives for pro-environmental behaviour. 
  • Develop an understanding of microeconomic theory generally and in the context of environmental problems. 
  • Apply fundamental research skills and methods to develop innovative solutions to real-time environmental problems. 
  • Utilise quantitative skills for economic modelling and statistical analysis. 

You'll learn to