The University of Newcastle
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If you want to contribute to solving the environmental problems facing our society, and have a passion for sustainability, then the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management is for you. The University of Newcastle is centrally situated to give you hands-on experience in areas of vast environmental diversity, from terrestrial landscapes to wetlands and coastal zones. We offer the perfect environment for you to gain an understanding of the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources and develop tactics to combat them.
Majors: Marine science and management, ecosystems and biodiversity, natural resource and hazards, sustainability.
Study biological and earth processes, environmental planning and impact assessment, environmental remote sensing and computer-based mapping, environmental sampling and data analysis, environmental values, sustainability and ethics, land management, social development and the environment, and conservation and restoration.
Environmental health/sustainability officer, water resource management specialist,
environmental consultant, climatologist, botanist/plant scientist, coastal management officer, marine scientist, as well as a diverse range of careers in conservation and management for agencies such as the CSIRO, NGO’s, the Australian Antarctic Division, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, universities, government organisations, and the private sector.
Depending on your area of study, you can gain professional recognition with the Hunter Environmental Institute, Australian Ecology Society, Australian Wildlife Management Society, Birds Australia, Australian Mammal Society, Australian Society of Herpetology.
Fieldwork in a range of settings and environments, including mining areas, national parks, urban developments, and major waterways and coastal zones.
Your fieldwork is complemented by practical lab work where you have the opportunity to use professional equipment found in the workplace.
In the final year of your degree, you will also have the opportunity to complete a 140-hour work placement in a private sector, government or community organisation.
Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to meritorious students.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced plus one of Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent.
Recommended studies: Earth and Environmental Science.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or your knowledge is limited, we encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.
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If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.