Bachelor of Environmental Management | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Environmental Management

Learn to minimise human impacts on the environment, manage resources sustainably, and conserve and restore habitats, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Choose a minor to specialise in such as coastal and marine environments, urban design and town planning, global environmental security and policy, geospatial analysis, and sustainability.

In this program you will:

  • Learn the skills and strategies to manage environment issues at local, regional and global scales
  • Develop the ability to communicate complex information to inform and engage stakeholders
  • Participate in lab and field work
  • Obtain specialist knowledge aligned to your interests in environmental management
  • Complete a work placement or advanced research project to jump start your career

Location

CRICOS code

088625F

Entry threshold

50.00 50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$10,494 CSP
CSP
A$28,000 / A$84,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

013211 014761

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First and second-year courses available at UniSC Moreton Bay. Global Environmental Security and Policy Minor and Urban Design and Town Planning Minor unavailable at UniSC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
088625F
UniSC program code
SC319
Program structure
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

ENS103 Public Health Foundations
ENS120 Earth's Surface Processes
SCI102 Introduction to Environmental Management
SCI110 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Science Research Methods

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units

ENP211 Foundations of Sustainability
ENS204 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS221 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
ENS223 Plant Diversity and Ecology
ENS253 Environmental Impact Assessment
SUS201 Geographic Information Science and Technology
PUB262 Measuring Sustainability
ENS300 Environmental Health Risk Management
ENS351 Environmental Economics
GEO310 Integrated Environmental Management

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
ENS333 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
SRP301 Special Field Studies Topic
WPL310 Special Research Project

Minor (4) 48 units
Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00

Additional entry information

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Recommended prior study
English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths ; and at least one science subject
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
  • You must select and register your required major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$10,494
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$28,000
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$84,000