This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Want to help make the world a ‘greener’ place? Study our Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management.
Domestic on campus
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $9,312.00 pa
Part-time - $4,656.00 pa
Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $9,312.00 pa
Part-time - $4,656.00 pa
We're changing the game when it comes to learning that works for you. Year one, you can choose to study online or combine on-campus and online study. you'll make all-important connections with your peers and academics, and build your professional network with employers. Plus, because we know you have a busy life, we'll keep the timetable nice and compact so you can fit everything in. As you move into your second and third years, you'll study more independently as you start to major in and undertake industry placements. The course changes as you learn more.
Will you get a solid grounding in the fundamental theory and practice in your field? Of course. That's what your first year is all about. You then build on those foundations by majoring in an area that aligns with your career goals. Choose from: Applied Earth Science; Aquatic Ecosystems; Climate and Sustainability; Ecology and Conservation; and Parks, Recreation and Heritage.
This environmental sciences course is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. You'll investigate key elements of the SDGs - such as clean water, sustainable cities, climate action, life below water and life on land - and, crucially, how environmental, social and economic factors intersect in the drive for a sustainable future.
Build your career from day one with work-based experiences that build to placements later in the degree, including opportunities for international study in places such as Bhutan, Cambodia and Nepal. By the time you graduate, you'll have the ultimate portfolio of skills that industry needs. How do we know industry needs them? We got industry to help us develop the course.
As you complete each year of study, you gain a qualification. After the first year, you can receive a Diploma of Environmental Studies; after the second, an Associate Degree in Environmental Science. So, if you achieve a diploma and then want to work for a year, when you return, you'll go straight into the associate degree year, with credit for your completed diploma.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of environmental science careers, including:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Online students may need to attend an online or on campus intensive school for certain subjects. Intensive schools offer face-to-face or virtual lectures, tutorials and practicals to give you a deeper understanding of your subject content.
| BIO112 | Principles of Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO216 | Conservation Biology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO263 | Methods for Environmental Data Analysis | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM101 | People and the Environment | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM163 | Natural Resource Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM309 | Environmental Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM322 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 8 credit pts | ||
| GEO164 | Earth System Processes | 8 credit pts | ||
| GEO204 | Ecological and Environmental Soil Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| GEO360 | Community and Stakeholder Engagement | 8 credit pts | ||
| SCI103 | Introduction to Geospatial Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| SPA215 | GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations | 8 credit pts |
| ENM109 | Introduction to Environmental Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM111 | Indigenous Environmental Studies | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) major from the following: | ||||
| AE0001 | Applied Earth Sciences | 64 credit pts | ||
| AQ0001 | Aquatic Ecosystems | 64 credit pts | ||
| CT0001 | Climate and Sustainability | 64 credit pts | ||
| EY0001 | Ecology and Conservation | 64 credit pts | ||
| PR0001 | Parks, Recreation and Heritage | 64 credit pts |
| ENM308 | Challenges of Global Sustainable Development | 8 credit pts |
| Select seven (7) subjects from the following, at least 2 must be level 300 or above: | ||||
| AHT404 | Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO203 | Animal Diversity | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO262 | Vegetation Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO312 | Landscape Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO323 | River and Floodplain Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO328 | Restoration Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO329 | Wildlife Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO330 | Wildlife Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO331 | Fire Ecology and Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO332 | Vegetation Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO402 | River Restoration and Protection | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO403 | Fish Ecology and Conservation | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO430 | Avian Biology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO439 | Behavioural Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BIO461 | Applied Ecological Conservation | 8 credit pts | ||
| CHM108 | Chemical Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM234 | Past Environments: Dimensions of Historical Ecology and Environmental History | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM310 | The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM415 | Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands | 8 credit pts | ||
| ENM443 | Resilience Thinking and Ecologically Sustainable Development | 8 credit pts | ||
| GEO303 | Climatology | 8 credit pts | ||
| GEO305 | Groundwater Hydrology and Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| GEO314 | River Hydrology and Geomorphology | 8 credit pts | ||
| PKM260 | Planning Environmental Education and Interpretation | 8 credit pts | ||
| PKM266 | Culture and Heritage | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSC102 | Botany | 8 credit pts | ||
| PSC420 | Water Policy and Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| REC200 | Sustainable Management of Tourism and Recreation | 8 credit pts | ||
| REC205 | Open Space Planning | 8 credit pts | ||
| SCI302 | International Practical Experience 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| SCI401 | Advanced Topics 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| SPA217 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 8 credit pts | ||
| SPA308 | GIS Applications | 8 credit pts | ||
| SPA351 | Cartography | 8 credit pts | ||
| SPA433 | GIS 3: Advanced Geographic Information Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| SPA442 | Remote Sensing 2: Image Processing and Analysis | 8 credit pts |
This major encompasses a wide range of areas including soils, landscapes, the hydrosphere and atmosphere, climate science, geographic information systems and remote sensing. Investigate how landscape features affect plant and animal communities. Explore the applications of geospatial science. Critically evaluate climate modelling and weather forecasting.
Discover how aquatic habitats function, and the types of animals and plants that inhabit them. you'll learn about river hydrology, hydraulics and geomorphology; the science and management of groundwater; and the restoration of riverine environments following disturbance. From drought and habitat destruction, to threatened species protection, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to manage aquatic ecosystems and reduce human impacts on wetlands, rivers, lakes and estuaries.
Climate change is one of the biggest issues facing our planet. In this major, you'll investigate the impact humans have had on the environment, analyse the science and policy issues surrounding climate change, and explore sustainable solutions to improve the health of our environment.
In this major you'll study how species interact with each other, with other species and with their physical environment, taking in the principles behind conservation management and the role of biodiversity in sustaining life on our planet. you'll gain a complete understanding of wildlife and vegetation management, restoration ecology and the effects of fire on Australian ecosystems.
Learn how to manage the National Reserve System, particularly how to conserve these unique landscapes and sites for future generations. you'll explore sustainable tourism and recreation, open space planning and management; design interpretive and environmental education materials; and delve deeply into cultural heritage management.
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