Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Management
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Overview
Science at Macquarie has a strong focus on peer-assisted learning and practical work, both in the field and in our high-quality laboratories. This hands-on approach will allow you to develop your scientific research skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
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.
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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 | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| 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 |
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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