Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation (P3J)

By understanding the issues facing our planet, you can help build a better future.

There is no better place to study natural environments and conservation than Tasmania. Our state is a living laboratory, with approximately 23% of Tasmania recognised as world heritage, and 42% as protected areas, accessible from our campus. Your studies will also connect you to the rich culture of the conservation movement in Tasmania.

Understanding the connections between nature and human society is vital for informing the management, protection, and use of the natural environment. You’ll learn to think critically and creatively across disciplines. As a graduate, you’ll fight to protect and heal our planet.

Catalyst Program

Want to combine your degree with overseas trips, summer research programs, scholarships and special events? Our Catalyst Program offers domestic high achieving school leavers all this and more.

All domestic students with an ATAR of 90 or greater, enrolled in a range of STEM courses will be awarded a $3,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Across the program students can access scholarships of up to $14,500 in value, and gain experience that will make you stand out in your chosen field. Learn more about the Catalyst Program

Combine the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation with a Master of Protected Area Conservation

The new Natural Environments and Conservation/Protected Area Conservation double degree allows you to graduate with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree full-time in just four-years (or part-time equivalent). Read more about this study option and how to apply here.

This degree can be combined to form a double degree. Study what you want, explore your options and find out how you can accelerate your career.

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There are endless career opportunities across government, private and not-for-profit industries. These include eco-tourism, natural area management, protection and interpretation, emergency management and planning, ecosystem restoration and natural resource management, and education. Here are some of the many exciting career paths you can follow.

Plan sustainable cities

Collaborate across multiple professions, such as surveying, planning and management, to create healthy urban environments where we tackle issues such as bushfire, biodiversity and pollution in an informed way.

Manage protected areas

If you have a passion for the natural world, you can seek a career in parks and protected areas around the worldwide You can supervise tourism and research visits, collaborate on conservation efforts, and help protect biodiversity.

Become an environmental scientist

Follow a passion for science in areas such as biology, chemistry and ecology for a career that works to create solutions to some of the most vital challenges facing society. These include environmental and natural resource management, pollution monitoring, and environmental policy.

Conservation and resource management

Natural resources used for human production and activity, such as water and soil, or environments like wetlands, forests and grasslands, must be carefully monitored, restored and managed by qualified professionals.

Postgraduate study

After successfully completing this course, you may be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research. The most relevant are the Master of Planning and Master of Protected Area Conservation.