Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

Saving the world. It’s a growth industry.

Do you have a passion for science and sustainability? Do you want to play a part in solving the environmental problems facing our society? Then the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management at The University of Newcastle is for you.

Our region offers vast environmental diversity and is perfect for gaining practical experience in the field. We are right on the doorstep of the Hunter Valley mining belt, the Hunter wetlands and the NSW coastline. Our partnership with industry allows you to take part in exciting work placements and research opportunities while you study.

The University of Newcastle provides the opportunity to explore the science behind human-induced impacts. You'll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis. Gain experience in management-based skills to help protect our environment. Both now and into the future.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management offers four majors so you can tailor your degree to suit your interests and career objectives. Studying a major allows you to gain detailed skills and a strong understanding of key principles in your chosen environmental science speciality. Majors include:

• Natural resources and hazards
• Ecosystems and biodiversity
• Marine science and management
• Sustainability

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 6

Sub test minimum: 6

Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management can go on to work in a diverse range of areas depending on their chosen majors and specialties.

You might work for government departments or councils, for non-government-organisations, or in private industry.

Professional outcomes: