Become a skilled environmental professional and manage human interaction with the natural environment.
Develop the scientific base needed to make judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources. Examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Develop the scientific base needed to make judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources. Examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.
Career opportunities
Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.
Membership
Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 required core courses.
- Complete 4 required introductory courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses from any Faculty.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 level)
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Contemporary Accounting Issues
COR110 Auditing and Professional Practice
COR111 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
Introductory courses (4)
ENS103 Business, Governance and Society
SCI102 Management Accounting
SCI105 Taxation Law and Practice
SCI110 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (12)
ENS221 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
ENS222 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENS242 Becoming a Teacher
ENS253 Human Development and Learning
ENS254 Language and Literacies in Education
ENS300 Individual Learner Needs
ENS305 Professional Learning: Professional Practice
ENS351 Curriculum A Junior Secondary (Years 7-10) – Pedagogies for Learning
GEO201 Curriculum B Middle years 4-10 Assessing Learning
GEO301 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
LGL301 Professional Learning: Learning Engagement
SCI202 Professional Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).