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Murdoch University

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Management and Sustainability

  • Bachelor

With growing populations globally, managing environments to ensure sustainable use of resources and conservation of biodiversity is more important than ever.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
B1317, B1317A, 079334C
Study Mode
In person

About this course

With growing populations globally, managing environments to ensure sustainable use of resources and conservation of biodiversity is more important than ever. Launch your career in environmental management with a local, national and international focus.

Understand how to critically analyse issues, solve problems, and communicate effectively with others as you tackle current and future environmental issues and develop sustainable solutions. With practical experience throughout the course, including both on campus and in field trips, you'll develop knowledge in environmental restoration and management, approaches to sustainability, and technical skills in statistics and mapping technology.

Graduate with a scientific knowledge-base, combined with hands-on experience in real-world issues, giving you an edge in future employment.

Study locations

Perth

External

What you will learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

  • how to manage social and environmental values of protected areas, such as national parks
  • how legislation and policy underpin conservation and natural resource management
  • effective, science-based environmental restoration techniques
  • systems thinking skills for global and regional sustainability
  • an ecological knowledge base to inform your management actions.

Career pathways

Pursue a career in the fields of air and water quality, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, climate change adaptation and mitigation, ecotourism, education, forestry, fisheries and wildlife, green/alternative energy, mining rehabilitation, natural resource management, parks management, policy formation, sustainability, urban planning or waste management.

Careers could include:

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Mining Rehabilitation Officer
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Parks and Wildlife Officer
  • Urban and Regional Planner.

You could work in the private sector as a consultant, in government organisations across all levels - local through international, or in a research facility.

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.