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Bachelor of Environmental Science (791AA.5)
Please note these are the 2021 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Science |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Science |
054171A | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Launch a sustainable career in environmental science
If you have a passion for wildlife and conservation and are keen for a career outdoors, the Bachelor of Environmental Science will see you playing an active part in caring for the environment now and into the future. The degree lets you explore a wide variety of areas including but not limited to: applied ecology, ecological conservation, vegetation and wildlife management, reserve management, coastal marine science, sustainability, land care and land management.
You’ll benefit from studying in our nation’s capital; the central focus of environmental issues in Australia, and will have access to UC’s world-class laboratories for eco-chemistry, fresh water ecology, wildlife genetics and biodiversity. The faculty has strong partnership links with government and natural resource management organisations, as well as UC’s Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE), which has a reputation for providing high quality research with an applied focus to solve environmental problems.
Study a Bachelor of Environmental Science at UC and you will:
- join one of the most well-respected programs in the country
- explore both international and Australian environmental issues
- gain knowledge in applied research and teaching to become work-ready for a professional setting.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a central component of this course and you’ll undertake a range of practical activities designed to prepare you for a sustainable career in environmental science, such as exposure to entrepreneurship in science and pitching ideas for funding and patenting, and guest lectures by esteemed industry professionals.
Our Environmental Science program is closely integrated with the IAE – one of our many research centres. Researchers within the IAE engage with on-ground managers and policymakers, giving you access to unique group research projects and training opportunities on campus in a leading research facility. You’ll also undertake a range of exciting field trips to national parks in locations such as Willandra, the Snowy Mountains and the NSW South Coast.
You’ll have the opportunity to complete a professional work placement and will be actively encouraged to volunteer in local, regional and international environmental programs. Previous students have undertaken internships with companies including the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, CSIRO, ACT Parks and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Department of the Environment and Energy, Questacon, National Museum of Australia, environmental NGOs and the university sector.
If you’d like to study overseas, summer or winter term internships to Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand can be applied for, as well as faculty-led Environmental Science programs in New Zealand, Peru and Costa Rica. Each of these can count as credit towards your degree.
Career opportunities
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental chemist
- Environmental manager
- Environmental protection officer
- Educator
- Geologist
- Geochemist
- Geographic information system officer
- Invasive species officer
- Natural resource manager
- Park ranger
- Research scientist
- Sustainability officer
- Water scientist
- Waterways planner
Course-specific information
High-achieving students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) course.
Successful completion of this course, when linked with further postgraduate study such as a master’s degree or PhD, could see you qualify as a research scientist in your chosen field.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Biology and/or Chemistry major(s) plus Mathematical Methods Major. NSW: Biology and/or Chemistry plus Mathematics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Environmental Science (791AA) | 72 credit points
- This course is being reviewed and new majors will be available from 2022.
- These majors are closed to new students commencing from 2021.
- In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 9 credit points from any part of the University as a major, minor and/or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Semester 2
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Year 3
Semester 1
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Three Environmental Science Major Units
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Semester 2
Three Environmental Science Major Units or Two Environmental Science Major Units and One Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Three Environmental Science Major Units or Two Environmental Science Major Units and One Open Elective Unit
Course duration
Standard 3 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 3. Acquire practical skills for scientific problem-solving, including familiarity with laboratory and field instrumentation, computer applications, statistical and modelling techniques; | UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 9. Become independent and self-directed learners; working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context; and demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practising ethical conduct. | UC graduates are professional: Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| 2. Understand the natural environment in both a local and global context and its relationships with human activities; | UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession. |
| 4. Understand professional and environmental ethics; | UC graduates are professional: Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| 7. Development of skills suitable for a wide range of careers in industry, government, private consulting firms, non-profit organisations, and educational institutions; | |
| 5. Understand interactions among plant, animal, and abiotic features of ecosystems; | |
| 6. Understand the expected consequences of implementing a research, design, or management plan and be able to explain them; | UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively. |
| 8. Become effective communicators of environmental science as scientific results, information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, with particular focus on the decisions and values of indigenous people; | UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively. UC graduates are global citizens: Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; and Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. |
| 1. Design and evaluate strategies, technologies, and methods for sustainable management of environmental systems; | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
Majors
- Major in Earth Science (21cp) (MJ0301)
- Major in Water Science (MJ0124)
- Major in Sustainable Landscapes (MJ0300)
- Major in Environmental Genetics (MJ0194)
- Major in Applied Ecology (MJ0008)
- Major in Environmental Chemistry (MJ0179)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Environmental Science | B EnvSc |
Honours
None.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email estem-courseadvice@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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