Bachelor of Science with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Environmental Management
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Overview
Pursue your interest in science and law.
In this degree you'll develop knowledge of scientific and legal principles while building problem solving and critical thinking skills.
The environmental manager explores:
- relationships between humans and their environments
- patterns of distribution and consumption of resources that influence sustainable futures.
With special knowledge of the spatial and temporal patterns in the human and natural environment, graduates play a major role in resource and environmental management. Completing a second major in a related field will produce a highly valued professional skill set.
This major has core units from human geography and environmental science.
Degrees offering Environmental Management
Key features
- Integrating human and biophysical aspects allows graduates to apply their skills in diverse roles.
- Strong focus on practical work in the field and laboratories to develop skills and problem solving ability.
- You can complete your studies by distance education (external study). Some units require attendance on campus
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in work that integrates environmental understanding and responsibility; those aiming to supplement studies in applied social science or applied science with broader studies in environment and sustainability.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 66 |
| Minimum number of credit points from units with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as science | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Combined degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW314 | Constitutional Law and Administration I | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW315 | Constitutional Law and Administration II | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW316 | Property Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW317 | Equity and Trusts | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LAW488 | Access to Justice Placement Program | ||
| LAW551 | Professional and Community Engagement | ||||
| LAW599 | Legal Governance and Professional Leadership | 3 | |||
| Required | 27cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 27 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ENV118 | Environmental Management for a Changing World | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | 100 level COMP, ISYS or STAT units | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENV264 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ENV267 | Australian Environmental Futures | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | ENV301 | C | Environmental Management Project | 3 | |
| Required | ENV300 | Environmental Decision Making | 3 | ||
| Required | ENVG340 | Resource Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ENVE362 | Environmental Management | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- community-based research and monitoring roles
- community-based resource management
- environmental and resource management
- environmental consultancy
- environmental education
- environmental field and laboratory
- environmental policy
- heritage administration
- local and regional water boards
- planning
Employers
• Aboriginal land councils
• businesses and industry
• community environment groups
• community relations sector of business and industry
• conservation
• consultancy firms
• departments of land and water
• education programs
• environment protection authorities
• foreign aid projects
• heritage bodies
• local councils
• mining and other resource industries
• national parks and wildlife services
Average starting salary
$44,169 for an Environmental Studies graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010).
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