UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Bachelor of Environmental Science
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
Sits within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health and makes practical use of Wollongong's geography: the Illawarra escarpment, coastal wetlands, and nearby national parks are used as actual field sites rather than being theoretical case studies. Fieldwork is a genuine differentiator here; students spend blocks of time out of the classroom on ecological surveys, water quality monitoring, and soil sampling from early in the degree.
Graduates go into environmental consulting and local or state government environmental roles. The degree includes a professional practice subject aimed specifically at that job market, and there's crossover with the university's earth and environmental sciences research groups for students wanting an honours pathway.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Introduction to Environmental Science
- Ecology
- Earth Systems
- Chemistry for Environmental Science
- Year 2: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
- Soil Science
- Hydrology
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Year 3: Environmental Management and Policy
- Conservation Biology
- field research project
- Professional Practice
- recurring field-based subjects using Illawarra escarpment
- coastal and wetland sites
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
ATAR 70 or equivalent
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