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Bachelor of Animal Ecology/Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management)

Become a leader in animal-friendly tourism.

The Bachelor of Animal Ecology/Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) is a hands-on, industry oriented four year program, aimed at training specialist animal ecologists and tourism managers who are skilled in maintaining and enhancing environmental integrity. You will learn how animals are impacted by the environment and human interaction and what we can do to protect their future. You will develop your analytical, management and research skills to better understand how to conserve animals, and how to engage with stakeholders in the scientific, public and business sectors. You will also learn how to assess the sustainability-related impacts of tourism, and how this links with animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour. You will apply your growing knowledge and skills through fieldwork in locations such as Fraser Island and Stradbroke Island, and through industry projects designed to develop a solid foundation for your chosen career.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
096268M
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$26,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$105,600
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 2023 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 013271
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 55.00 OP - - Rank - 55
UniSC program code
SB303
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths and at least one science subject
Other requirements
Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
32
Total units
384

The Bachelor of Animal Ecology/Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Leisure and Event Management) is a hands-on, industry oriented four year program, aimed at training specialist animal ecologists and tourism managers who are skilled in maintaining and enhancing environmental integrity. You will learn how animals are impacted by the environment and human interaction and what we can do to protect their future. You will develop your analytical, management and research skills to better understand how to conserve animals, and how to engage with stakeholders in the scientific, public and business sectors. You will also learn how to assess the sustainability-related impacts of tourism, and how this links with animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour. You will apply your growing knowledge and skills through fieldwork in locations such as Fraser Island and Stradbroke Island, and through industry projects designed to develop a solid foundation for your chosen career.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this degree will be trained to work as environmental consultants, wildlife managers, collectors and curators in museums, specialist environmental educators, ecotourism guides, within policy think-tanks, policy and planning, environment/visitor management, conservation NGO's, marketing, research organisations and public education.

Membership

Graduates are eligible for membership / associate membership of the Ecological Society of Australia, Environmental Institute of Australia, Australian Mammal Society, Australian Marine Science Association, Society for Conservation Biology, Australian Wildlife Management Society, Australian Physiological Society, Australian Tourism Research Institute, Pacific Area Travel Association, Ecotourism Association of Australia, and the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education.

Program structure

Animal Ecology courses:
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

ANM100
ANM102 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
ANM103 Qualitative Research Methods
ANM104 Applied Quantitative Research Methods
LFS100 Advanced Issues in Criminology & Justice
SCI102 Research Dissertation A
SCI110 Research Dissertation B

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

ANM201 Animal Ecology Field Course
ANM203 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
ENS213 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
ENS222 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
ENS282 Cell Biology
ANM301 Biodiversity and Ecology
ANM302 Science Research Methods
ENS316 Animal Ecophysiology
ENS317 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data

Tourism, Leisure and Event Management courses:
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

BUS101 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
BUS102 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
BUS104 Coastal and Marine Ecology
BUS105 Animal Behaviour
BUS106 Global-Change Ecology
BUS108 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
TSM102 Coastal Conservation Planning

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

BUS203 Exploring Business Research
IBS220 Economics for Business
TSM200 Discovering Management
TSM223 Marketing Essentials
BUS306 Accounting for Business
BUS320 Information Systems in Organisations
TSM300 The World of Tourism, Leisure and Events
TSM313 Business Law
TSM315 Cross-Cultural Management

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

A program may not be offered in full at each location.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure

Program Notes

  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit point per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Students in this program will be expected to purchase personal protective equipment (laboratory coat, safety glasses, closed footwear) for use during practical work at USC. Nominal contributions to cover costs of field trips and travel to workplace learning activities may be required.