PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies

Edith Cowan University

Environmental Sciences research at the School of Science has been ranked as world class focusing particularly on the interactions among different forms of flora and fauna the environment and humansWorking in a range of environments from woodlands to wetlands and the ocean our researchers aim to improve the sustainable use of our natural environment in the face of urban development and climate change Environmental Studies research at ECU concentrates on Marine and freshwater systems Forests and woodlands Environmental management and sustainability Ecological restoration and Blue carbon and paleoreconstruction Specific postgraduate research topics related to the above topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor The School has a range of facilities including laboratories vehicles and vessels field equipment and stateoftheart analytical chemistry facilities The school also places a high emphasis on collaborations with industry government agencies and notforprofit organisations which enhance the postgraduate experience

School of Arts and Humanities

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