Bachelor of Environmental Science | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Environmental Science

Students learn to become skilled environmental professionals and manage human interaction with the natural environment.

The program develops the scientific base needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources. Courses examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Students explore natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Students gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.

CRICOS code
066283E
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013011
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
SC316
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

The program develops the scientific base needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources. Courses examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Students explore natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Students gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.

Career opportunities

Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.

Membership

Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.

Program structure

For students commencing 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 1 required core course.
  • Complete 6 required introductory courses.
  • Complete 12 required advanced courses.
  • Complete 6 elective courses from any Faculty.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory courses including core courses.
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 level)
Program notes
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Introductory courses (6)

COR109 Physical Theatre
ENS103 Theatre Production
SCI102 Theatre Internship
SCI105 The ' English' Tradition: An Introduction to Literary Studies
SCI110 Event Management
SET111 Performance Skills Laboratory 1

Advanced courses (12)

ENS221 Dramatic Languages
ENS222 Performance Skills Laboratory 2
ENS242 Applied Performance
ENS253 Communication and Thought
ENS254 Introduction to Economics
ENS300 Management and Organisational Behaviour
ENS305 Business Analytics
ENS351 Introduction to Marketing
GEO201 Accounting for Business
GEO301 Introduction to Informatics
LGL301 Business Law and Ethics
SCI202 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

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Total units: 288