- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 014201
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BA/BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2009: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SA304
CRICOS code: 058124J
Program overview
Ongoing population pressures and the depletion and degradation of environmental resources have prompted an increase in demand for professionals with skills in planning and managing sustainable environments.
This program aims to produce graduates who can provide these specialised services, while working in coordination roles that link accredited planners with environmental scientists.
In this program, you will learn the purpose and process of planning, and will examine how environmental policy and legislation are included in planning and development assessment processes. You will gain an understanding of the basic functioning of ecosystems, and the dynamic processes that link humans and their environments.
A strong understanding of both planning and environmental science helps graduates integrate their knowledge and skills for more informed planning and decision-making in a range of environmental scenarios.
The program structure allows you to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time than if you were to study the programs separately, and you will receive two testamurs (degree certificates) on completion.
Career opportunities
Opportunities are in the public and private sectors, in both regional and international settings, and may include roles in local government or international environmental agencies. Employment may be found in:
- agriculture/fisheries
- community education
- conservation biology
- ecotourism
- environmental education/health/protection
- environmental management/planning
- field forestry
- horticulture and aquaculture
- land care and vegetation
- marine science
- parks and wildlife
- planning/policy analysis
- research
- restoration ecology
- waste and pollution control
Special features
- combines knowledge of planning and environmental science to achieve environmental sustainability
- earn two degrees in four years of full-time study
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses
1 required course:
ENP100 Environmental and Planning Studies
Plus select 1 introductory level Arts and Social Sciences course
Advanced courses
6 required courses:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
ENP270 Regional Infrastructure Planning
SCS225 Social Research
Plus select 2 courses from:
ENP245 Landscapes, Place and People
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning Context
ENP275 Planning Design Studio
SCS211 Green Justice: Environmental and Social Issues
A Minor (4 courses)
Select a minor from one of the following areas:
Elective courses
Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
or
If SCS225 is included in the Social and Community Studies minor above, select 2 elective courses from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses
Introductory courses
1 required course:
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
Plus select 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Advanced courses
Select 8 advanced (200 and 300 level) ENS coded courses
Plus select 4 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- A maximum of 5 introductory level courses can be included in the 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses in this program.
- This combined program requires the completion of 15 Arts and Social Sciences courses, 15 Science courses and 2 core courses.
- No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
- Electives may be used to complete an additional major or minor to supplement the required major.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au