Students learn to become skilled environmental professionals and manage human interaction with the natural environment.
The program develops the scientific base needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources. Courses examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Students explore natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Students gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The program develops the scientific base needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources. Courses examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Students explore natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Students gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.
Career opportunities
Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.
Membership
Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.
Program structure
For students commencing 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 required core course.
- Complete 6 required introductory courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses from any Faculty.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 level)
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6)
COR109 Politics and Security in East Asia
ENS103 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
SCI102 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
SCI105 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCI110 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
SET111 International Relations: Theory and Practice
Advanced courses (12)
ENS221 Politics of the USA
ENS222 Forces of Change in International Politics
ENS242 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
ENS253 International Security
ENS254 Politics and the Media
ENS300 Politics and Security in East Asia
ENS305 Ageing in Australia
ENS351 Leadership in Clinical Practice
GEO201 Issues in Health Sector Management
GEO301 Leading and Managing Organisations
LGL301 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
SCI202 Understanding and Preventing Suicide
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).