Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Climate and Sustainability)

Environmental science is a practical and multi-disciplinary science that spans the biophysical, geochemical and social sciences and focuses on the interaction between the living and non-living elements of the world, including the role of human impacts.

With a degree in environmental science, you will discover the ethical, social, economic and political aspects of environmental issues and investigate the fresh-water and terrestrial ecosystems of the Illawarra.

Throughout this degree, you will participate in practical classes on campus using cutting-edge technology and off campus undertaking fieldwork where you will study the superb local marine life, coastal landscapes, nearby rainforest escarpment, and fresh-water and terrestrial ecosystems that are part of the local area.

In the first two years of the degree, you will learn environmental science fundamentals and incorporate the 'language' of science through introductory mathematics and statistics. In the third and fourth years, you will specialise in your major. An honours research report with an external organisation is a major component of the fourth year, providing for the integration of industry-based learning.

Taught by leading researchers, these classes will give you the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of tomorrow’s employers and tackle real-world challenges.

See the course handbook for more information.