Bachelor of Environmental Science

Course Details

With the Bachelor of Environmental Science your academic studies will be combined with practical experience, allowing you to play an active role in the protection and conservation of the environment. Foundation knowledge including biology, ecology and spatial analysis will be the base from which you learn to solve complex environmental problems. You will explore human impacts, social and cultural perspectives, identify solutions to environmental challenges, and learn how to effectively communicate information for positive environmental outcomes. Training in critical and systems thinking will empower you to tackle the environmental challenges of our time.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The Bachelor of Environmental Science includes common and core foundation units completed mainly in the first year that provide you with a grounding in biology, ecology, earth systems, statistics and study design and an introduction to current national and global environmental issues. You can then select one or two majors in Biodiversity and Conservation, Water and Landscapes, Spatial and Quantitative Ecology or Eco-cultural Resource Management. Specialist electives include exciting field intensives that offer on-the-ground experience within the spectacular environments of Northern and Central Australia and the Asian-Pacific region. There are also three general elective units which provide additional flexibility and choice. This course can be completed on campus, 100% online or via mixed enrolment, part-time or full-time.