Master of Education (Social Ecology)
The Master of Education (Social Ecology) explores the dynamic inter-relationships between the personal, social, environmental and ‘spiritual’ domains. We acknowledge that everything we do as individuals affects others; our shared communities and environments. We view ourselves as being parts of the systems (local to global) in which we live, and needing to take responsibility for our roles. Key themes include transformative learning and leadership, applied imagination and creativity, environmental education, social action and advocacy, eco-psychology, eco-spirituality, sense of place and the emergent characteristics of complexity, systemics and ecological thinking.
You will develop skills in the areas of environmental education, environmental advocacy, ecological systems, environmental futures, critical and transformative learning and leadership and other areas of interest. You may also choose a variety of other areas of research and independent study under the guidance of experienced academic staff.
Career Opportunities
This program works with people who work with people. These range from educators of various sorts – environmental educators, corporate trainers and facilitators, counsellors and psychotherapists – to community workers and independent consultants. Graduates work in local government, the community sector, NGOs and independent environmental organisations. They work in Indigenous community settings, in human resources and in counselling and welfare services. Some are full-time environmental activists. Others are drawn to the course to ground their particular yearnings for community and relevance. For some, the motivation to enrol is personal fulfillment rather than the desire for a professional qualification.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | Mixed | The Master of Education (Social Ecology) is not available for International Application. |
| Location | Penrith campus and Distance | |
| Duration | 2 Years Part Time | |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 1 (January) and Intake 4 (May-June) | |
| Course Code | 951780 [Intake 1 (January)] 954780 [Intake 4 (May-June)] | |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
