UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Environmental Science at Charles Darwin University combines academic study with practical experience, enabling students to play an active role in the protection and conservation of the environment. Foundation knowledge in biology, ecology and spatial analysis is the base from which students learn to solve complex environmental problems, exploring human impacts, social and cultural perspectives, and how to communicate information for positive environmental outcomes. Training in critical and systems thinking prepares graduates to work in government, private companies or community organisations in areas including environment and heritage and biodiversity conservation.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- 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
Core Units (9 units)
- Earth Systems
- The Diversity of Life
- Environmental Issues
- Indigenous Land and Resources (replaces ATI140 from 2020)
- Communicating Technology
- Introductory Ecology
- Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
- Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)
- Design and Analysis of Biological Studies
Specialist Electives (12 units)
- Ecosystems
- Evolution and Biodiversity
- Fire Ecology and Management in North Australia
- Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring
- Wildlife Management
- Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity
- Organisms and Environmental Change
- Ecological Restoration and Conservation
- Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning
- Desert Field Ecology
- Introductory Remote Sensing
- Flora and Fauna Survey and Monitoring
- Foundations in Data Science
- Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
- Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning
- Solving Real-World Spatial Problems
- Introductory Chemistry A
- Introductory Remote Sensing
- Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)
- Aquatic Resource Management
- Hydrology and Catchment Processes
- Environmental Microbiology
- Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management
- Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
- Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning
- Field Studies in Northern Australia (unit title change 2024)
- Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods
- Solving Real-World Spatial Problems
- Indigenous Cultures and the Environment (replaces CIK240 from 2020)
- Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts
- Representing and Recording Country (replaces CIK210 from 2020)
- Cultural Resource and Site Management (replaces ATI221 from 2020)
- Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management (replaces CIK230 from 2020)
- Indigenous Sovereignty and Challenges of Reconciliation
- Research with Indigenous People (replaces INR200 from 2020)
- Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work
- Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing
- Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods
- Professional Practice in Science 1 (unit title change 2026)
- Environmental Field intensives
- Communication and Engagement in Science and Technology
- Professional Practice in Science 2
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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