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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Environmental Management

  • Bachelor

Learn to minimise human impacts on the environment, manage resources sustainably, and conserve and restore habitats, biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
SC319, 088625F
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$28,000 per year / $10,494 total
International Fees
$84,000 total
ATAR
52

About this course

Learn to minimise human impacts on the environment, manage resources sustainably, and conserve and restore habitats, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Choose a minor to specialise in such as coastal and marine environments, urban design and town planning, global environmental security and policy, geospatial analysis, and sustainability.

In this program you will:

  • Learn the skills and strategies to manage environment issues at local, regional and global scales
  • Develop the ability to communicate complex information to inform and engage stakeholders
  • Participate in lab and field work
  • Obtain specialist knowledge aligned to your interests in environmental management
  • Complete a work placement or advanced research project to jump start your career

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 52.00
Moreton Bay 52.00
Additional entry information

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Recommended prior study
English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths ; and at least one science subject

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Environmental assessment and protection (air, water, land)
  • Environmental education
  • Natural resource management
  • Policy and legislation development
  • Research and development of environmental technologies
  • Sustainable procurement and corporate stewardship
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)

Graduates can apply to become Associate Member of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) while they acquire relevant work experience. Graduates can apply for Full Membership in EIANZ after they have acquired two years of professional experience in one or more functional areas of environmental practice.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.9%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
81.3%
Teaching scale
64.9%
Employed full-time
$60.1k
Average salary