UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
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.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
7 terms of coursework
- SPA215Essential set > Core subjects: GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations
- BIO112Principles of Ecology
- BIO216Conservation Biology
- BIO263Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
- ENM219Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- ENM322Environmental Impact Assessment
- ENM309Environmental Practice
- GEO204Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
- SCI103Introduction to Geospatial Science
- ENM163Natural Resource Management
- ENM101People and the Environment
- GEO164Earth System Processes
- SPA351Essential set > Non-Major > Restricted electives: Cartography
- BIO331Fire Ecology and Management
- BIO330Wildlife Management
- GEO303Climatology
- BIO312Landscape Ecology
- BIO402River and Floodplain Restoration and Management
- BIO262Vegetation Ecology
- GEO305Groundwater Hydrology and Management
- BIO403Fish Ecology and Conservation
- AHT404Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
- REC200Sustainable Management of Tourism and Recreation
- BIO461Applied Ecological Conservation
- SPA308GIS Applications
- GEO314River Hydrology and Geomorphology
- SCI302International Practical Experience 2
- SCI401Advanced Topics 1
- BIO329Wildlife Ecology
- ENM415Environmental Management of Mine Sites and Contaminated Lands
- ENM310The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology
- BIO203Animal Diversity
- ENM234Dimensions of Historical Ecology and Environmental History
- PKM260Planning Environmental Education and Interpretation
- SPA217Remote Sensing of the Environment
- CHM108Chemical Fundamentals
- REC205Open Space Planning
- BIO323River and Floodplain Ecology
- ENM443Resilience Thinking and Ecologically Sustainable Development
- BIO439Behavioural Ecology
- BIO430Avian Biology
- PSC420Water Policy and Management
- PKM266Culture and Heritage
- BIO332Vegetation Management
- SPA442Remote Sensing 2: Image Processing and Analysis
- BIO328Restoration Ecology
- SPA433GIS 3: Advanced Geographic Information Science
- PSC102Botany
- ENM308Essential set > Non-Major > Compulsory subject: Challenges of Global Sustainable Development
- AE0001Essential set > Majors: Applied Earth Sciences
- AQ0001Aquatic Ecosystems
- EY0001Ecology and Conservation
- PR0001Parks, Recreation and Heritage
- CT0001Climate and Sustainability
- SCI101Essential set > Compulsory subjects > Set B: What is Science?
- IKC101Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
- ENM109Essential set > Compulsory subjects > Set A: Introduction to Environmental Practice
- ENM111Indigenous Environmental Studies
- XUN008Elective set > Unrestricted electives: Unrestricted elective
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
Minimum ATAR: 60 - A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR - A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR - A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR - 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR - 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. OR - 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. OR - Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume. Offerings: All
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