Bachelor of Environment with a Major in Environmental Sciences

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

067858G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 45,600 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Environment with a Major in Environmental Sciences

About

Environmental science is concerned with understanding natural processes, how they connect to form the natural environment and how – by measuring these processes – we can establish, disentangle and manage the impact and effect of human disturbances, climate change and environmental pollution.

The Environmental sciences major focuses on hands-on practical learning in the field and the lab, where you’ll explore critical topics, including geomorphology of rivers, wetlands, coasts and dunes; pollutants and contaminants in soil, water and sediment; climate change and atmospheric processes; urban air quality; and extreme weather events. You’ll learn to assess the vulnerability of human societies, ecosystems, landscapes and the atmosphere; design and implement rigorous experiments; use advanced measurement and monitoring instruments; and analyse and evaluate scientific data.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

Career

Career outcomes

Set your career in motion

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Air quality and pollution manager
Climate consultant
Contaminated land assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental researcher
Environmental scientist
Landcare and catchment manager
Local council officer
Meteorologist
National parks manager

Oceanographer
Project manager
Resource manager
River or land management officer
Soil scientist
Spatial information officer

Employers

Agricultural agencies
Bureau of Meteorology or Weatherzone
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental protection agencies
Fire and emergency services
Government agencies and departments
Local councils
Mining companies
NGOs
Oil and gas companies

Research institutes

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