GraduateEnvironmental Science
Master of Decarbonisation, Energy and Sustainability Management
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
As governments and industries commit to net-zero targets, demand is growing for professionals able to turn sustainability commitments into measurable results. The Master of Decarbonisation, Energy and Sustainability Management combines advanced knowledge of decarbonisation, energy, and sustainability with applied skills in carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, systems modelling, and policy analysis. Core units cover carbon management, life cycle assessment, just transition, and sustainability reporting, after which students specialise by combining two majors chosen from Strategic Decarbonisation, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Cities and Infrastructure, and Corporate Sustainability Management. Coursework is applied to real-world sustainability challenges. Murdoch offers an accelerated one-year version of this degree for domestic students, and a Master of Decarbonisation, Energy and Sustainability Management (Advanced), a two-year program with an additional capstone in professional practice or research, designed primarily for international students. Environmental consultant and environmental scientist roles appear on some skilled and regional occupation lists, offering a less direct but real migration pathway compared with fields such as engineering or health. The program is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Draw on climate science
- sustainability principles
- and decarbonisation frameworks to tackle complex energy-transition challenges across different industries and regions. Analyse policies
- regulations
- and financial instruments
- and assess how effectively they drive low-carbon
- just energy transitions in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Design practical
- implementable solutions to cut emissions in industrial
- infrastructure
- and urban systems
- using tools such as carbon accounting
- life cycle assessment
- and systems modelling. Build evidence-based strategies and long-term roadmaps for managing energy and carbon that balance technical
- economic
- social
- and environmental priorities. Evaluate and communicate the social
- ethical
- and governance sides of sustainability
- including stakeholder engagement and a fair transition
- through ESG analysis and real-world case studies. Lead and manage complex sustainability and decarbonisation projects across business
- government
- and community settings
- from planning and implementation through to monitoring and reporting. Apply digital tools
- data analysis
- and modelling
- including business analytics and performance dashboards
- to inform strategic decisions and track environmental performance. Work effectively in multidisciplinary
- intercultural teams
- demonstrating the professional judgement
- adaptability
- and leadership that strong project outcomes depend on. I use what I learned at Murdoch University every day. The field visits taught us how the industry really works - not just the technology
- but what employers look for in people. Rohit Bomma
- Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Read full student story
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A recognised Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) in a cognate discipline; or an AQF Level 8 qualification in any discipline; or satisfactory preparation for the course through formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or relevant professional experience, subject to the approval of the Academic Chair. Students holding an AQF Level 8 qualification in a cognate discipline may be eligible for recognition of prior learning, assessed under Murdoch University's standard processes.
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