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Bachelor of Science (Major: Environmental Management)

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The Bachelor of Science with an Environmental Management Major at the University of Notre Dame Australia addresses critical environmental issues such as climate change and resource security. It provides skills in ecology, biodiversity, and spatial analysis, preparing graduates to influence policy and practices for environmental sustainability.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 8 semesters full-time
Course Code
3555, 045168D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Bachelor of Science (Major: Environmental Management)

Are you interested in finding solutions to environmental concerns? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Science with an Environmental Management Major tackles essential issues such as climate change, urbanisation, and the need for water and food security. The skills and knowledge acquired are relevant to many workplaces, making environmental management a growth employment area. Contact us today to start your learning journey.

Why study this major?

This Major equips you to work with complex environmental systems through the study of ecology, biodiversity, physical geography, natural resource management, environmental impact assessment, and the application of spatial analysis.

Understanding and preserving our natural environment are essential to maintain the quality of life for current and future generations. The necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in these fields are developed in this Major.

Graduates can influence the direction of future government policy and agricultural and business practices to provide solutions to global warming, biodiversity conservation concerns, water resourcing issues and environmental degradation problems.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science graduates will be able to:

  1. Articulate the methods and philosophy of Science and explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable
  2. Explain the role and relevance of Science in society
  3. Apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines
  4. Synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of sources
  5. Design scientific investigations, collect, and interpret data and draw conclusions showing creativity in problem solving
  6. Conduct investigations using practical and theoretical approaches
  7. Communicate results, information, and arguments to audiences for a range of purposes and in a variety of modes
  8. Apply current regulatory frameworks and exercise high personal and professional ethical standards; and
  9. Work independently as a reflective, self-directed learner and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Science Stream you choose. If you choose Environmental Management, you can work as a conservation officer, environmental officer, environmental impact assessor, natural resource management officer, sustainable development officer.

Course structure

Program summaryFremantle

Students must complete 200 units of credit, as follows:

Students complete these SIX courses:
  • ENVR2330 Australian Ecology: from Theory to Practice
  • ENVR3310 Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning
  • ENVR3520 Natural Resource Management
  • GEOG1110 Physical Geography: Climates, Geology and Soils
  • GEOG3110 Coastal Processes and Planning
  • SCIE3290 Geographic Information Systems
Students complete TWO of these courses:
  • BIOL3000 Adaptations for Survival in the Australian Environment*
  • BIOL3250 Aquatic Science*
  • ENVR3200 Understanding Sustainable Development Practices

*These courses require the pre-requisite SCIE1150, which does not form part of the minor.

Core Curriculum
  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and/or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
92.2%
Overall satisfaction
91.1%
Skill scale
80%
Teaching scale
71.3%
Employed full-time
$59.5k
Average salary