Bachelor of Environmental Management
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
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay. Global Environmental Security and Policy Minor and Urban Design and Town Planning Minor unavailable at USC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 088625F
- UniSC program code
- SC319
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
ENS103 Human Associative Learning
ENS120 Abnormal Psychology
SCI102 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
SCI110 Adult Development and Ageing
SUS101 Work Integrated Learning Project
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
ENP211 Work Integrated Learning Placement
ENS204 Earth's Surface Processes
ENS221 Introduction to Environmental Management
ENS223 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENS253 Science Research Methods
SUS201 Foundations of Sustainability
PUB262 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS300 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
ENS351 Plant Diversity and Ecology
GEO310 Environmental Impact Assessment
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Geographic Information Science and Technology
ENS333 Measuring Sustainability
SRP301 Environmental Health Risk Management
WPL310 Environmental Economics
Minor (4) 48 units
- Coastal and Marine Environments
- Urban Design and Town Planning
- Geospatial Analysis
- Global Environmental Security and Policy
- Sustainability
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement 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 B or C ; and at least one of the sciences
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
- You must select and register your required major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points 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
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$10,494
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$28,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$84,000