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Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

Bachelor

Gain skills to address environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and water management with the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from Charles Sturt University. Choose from majors like Applied Earth Science, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ecology and Conservation.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 6 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$9,536 per year

ATAR

About this course

Overview

Our natural landscapes face challenges like never before. We need innovative custodians of the land, its biodiversity and its heritage. Would you like to play a part in improving the health of ecosystems, human welfare and our planet? Make it happen with the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from Charles Sturt University.

Gain the skills to tackle many environmental issues, including land degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change and water management. Plus, major in an area that captures your imagination: Applied Earth Science; Aquatic Ecosystems; Climate and Sustainability; Ecology and Conservation; or Parks, Recreation and Heritage.

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.

Diploma of Environmental Studies
Associate Degree in Environmental Science [Exit point only]

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

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.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of environmental science careers, including:

Biodiversity officer
Catchment manager
Conservation manager
Environmental planner
Sustainability consultant
Spatial scientist
Aquatic scientist
Park ranger
Plant ecologist
Wildlife ecologist

Course structure

Essential set (176 pts)Core subjects96 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsBIO112Principles of Ecology8 credit ptsBIO216Conservation Biology8 credit ptsBIO263Methods for Environmental Data Analysis8 credit ptsENM101People and the Environment8 credit ptsENM163Natural Resource Management8 credit ptsENM219Community and Stakeholder Engagement8 credit ptsENM309Environmental Practice8 credit ptsENM322Environmental Impact Assessment8 credit ptsGEO164Earth System Processes8 credit ptsGEO204Ecological and Environmental Soil Science8 credit ptsSCI103Introduction to Geospatial Science8 credit ptsSPA215GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsCompulsory subjects16 Credit PointsSet A16 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsENM109Introduction to Environmental Practice8 credit ptsENM111Indigenous Environmental Studies8 credit ptsSet B16 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsSCI101What is Science?8 credit ptsMajors64 Credit Points

Select one (1) major from the following:

Applied Earth Sciences
Aquatic Ecosystems
Climate and Sustainability
Ecology and Conservation
Parks, Recreation and Heritage

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Apply via UAC
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Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at Charles Sturt University.

74.7%

Overall satisfaction

80.4%

Skill scale

62.7%

Teaching scale

84.9%

Employed full-time

$61.2k

Average salary

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