Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
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Campus location
Toowoomba, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 21,640 / per year *
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* domestic full fee paying
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Introduction
A grounded flexible ‘green’ degree
Do you want to study a science degree by distance or on-campus to position yourself for an exciting career in the emerging ‘green’ professions? With a focus on climatology, ecology, and conservation, the Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability) is designed for those of you wanting to explore environmental science, biodiversity conservation, and practical aspects of climate change mitigation and adaptation and natural resource management for more a sustainable future. Want to understand more about major environmental issues and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on the globe? We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with you.
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme structure
Courses to be studied
- Core courses (4 units)
- plus 1 x first 8-unit major (8 units)
- plus 1 x second 8-unit major plus 4 x approved courses
- or 12 x approved courses (12 units)
Scholarships and Funding
Career Opportunities
Career outcomes
Are you passionate about working in resource management, biodiversity conservation or climate change? Specifically, our graduates find work as Climatologists, Climate Scientists, Climate Policy Analysts, Agricultural Scientists, Conservation and Biodiversity Managers, Environmental Consultants, Environmental Scientists and Natural Resource Managers. Industries and employers you may find yourself working for including the resources/mining industries, National Parks, universities, defence organizations, CSIRO, State and Federal Government Departments, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and many other organizations contributing to sustainable utilization and management of our natural resources. Some of our graduates also choose to work as Science Teachers (with further study) or Science Journalists.