Scholarship success
Honours student Larissa Johnston was recently awarded the prestigious Glen Turner Scholarship, supporting her studies and inspiring her to improve the natural world.
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ATAR cut-off
61.70
68.65 (Median ATAR)
62.40
68.88 (Median ATAR)
International entry requirement
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 26 Feb 2018
- Semester 2 - 30 Jul 2018
- Semester 1 - 26 Feb 2018
- Semester 2 - 30 Jul 2018
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 26 Feb 2018
- Semester 2 - 30 Jul 2018
- Semester 1 - 26 Feb 2018
- Semester 2 - 30 Jul 2018
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Duration
3 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Study environmental science and management at UON
Saving the world. It’s a growth industry.
If you have a passion for sustainability and want to play a part in solving the environmental problems facing our society, the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management is for you. You'll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis.
Right on the doorstep of the Hunter Valley mining belt, the Hunter wetlands and 300 kilometres of NSW coastline, our region offers vast environmental diversity and provides the perfect environment for you to gain practical experience out in the field.
Why study with us?
- Our environmental science graduates get jobs with 89% securing employment within four months of graduating.
- Access cutting-edge jobs. Growth and development in the environmental science industry means the job market is brimming with exciting positions at the forefront of discovery and ongoing environmental sustainability.
- We’re globally recognised for excellence in scientific research. We're rated well above world standards for physical geography and environmental geoscience.
- Learn from leading academics including researchers involved in the Lazarus Project, one of the world’s most significant inventions of 2013 according to TIME Magazine’s 25 best inventions of the year.
89% Employed
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within four months of graduation
World top 200
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for environmental studies
91% Satisfaction
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for environmental science subjects
ERA 5
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for physical geography and environmental geoscience research
What you will study
Environmental science and management incorporates knowledge from a wide range of fields including biology, ecology, chemistry, geology and the social sciences to understand human impacts on the environment and to develop ways to address these problems.
Develop your skills in the following study areas:
- 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
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- 2016 Program Plan 823.7 KB
- 2017 Program Plan 624.1 KB
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management can go on to work in a diverse range of areas including:
- conservation and ecology
- environmental impact and assessment
- environmental science
- geology
- laboratory and research work
- marine biology
- mining and exploration
- teaching
- writing
- urban and regional planning
Careers by major
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Practical experience
The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management degree is designed to respond to employer demand and current developments in the real world. Fieldwork is a strong focus of all our environmental science degree courses and is complemented by practical lab work. Our labs give you the opportunity to use professional equipment found in the workplace.
UON is situated close to a number of key environmental spots, including:
- mining areas
- national parks
- urban developments
- major waterways
- coastal zones
We take full advantage of our location and actively incorporate these interesting destinations into your coursework.
Work placement
In the final year of your degree you'll have the opportunity to complete a work placement through an elective course. Our partnerships with external industries will give you the chance to take part in exciting work placements and research opportunities, providing you with a competitive advantage when entering the career market.
The practical requirement for ENVS3008 (WIL) is that students complete a minimum of 80 hours with a suitable organisation in a role directly relevant to the professional practice of environmental science and/or management.
Placements can be undertaken with a wide range of government, commercial or community (not-for-profit) organisations. Examples include:
- NSW Government agencies such as National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS); Local Land Services (LLS); Dept of Primary Industries (DPI)
- Regional/Local Councils and affiliated agencies
- Water utilities
- Mining companies
- Environmental consultants
- Landcare
International study experience
Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management students are also eligible to enrol in International Study where you can undertake an international placement. This course will help you expand the theoretical knowledge and skills developed throughout your program and apply them in an external and international context.
