Bachelor of Environment
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Overview
Environmental science is the study and management of earth surface environments and processes. In this degree you'll study social and scientific aspects of the field.
You'll be introduced to environmental issues and learn in detail the science and technology associated with environmental science.
You'll explore legal, political, ethical and economic ideas about the environment as well as people's perceptions and desires when tackling environmental issues in the real world.
Key features
- Gain decision-making skills relating to resource management and environmental management.
- Much of the degree can be achieved through distance education, particularly in the first and second years of study.
- Develop field skills in a range of natural resource environments as well as thorough laboratory training and professional exposure.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300516
Suitable for
If you want to learn how to apply problem solving skills to the environment and are interested in science, sustainability and environmental management.
HECS Course fee
AUD $6,050.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- HSC Biology (recommended)
- HSC Geography (recommended)
- HSC Earth and Environmental Science (recommended)
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
No work experience required.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of the Environment | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Environment specialisations:
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Environment majors:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Environmental Earth Science
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Management
- Spatial Information Science
Notes
- 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 resource management
- Environmental and resource management
- Environmental consultancy
- Environmental education
- Environmental field and laboratory based research and monitoring roles
- Environmental planning
- Environmental policy
- Heritage administration
Employers
- Aboriginal land councils
- activist organisations
- community environment groups
- community relations sector of business and industry
- consultancy firms
- departments of land and water conservation
- environmental and government natural resources
- organisations such as Geoscience Australia
- environment protection authorities
- foreign aid projects
- heritage bodies
- local councils
- mining and other resource industries
- national parks and wildlife services
- research organisations such as CSIRO
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