Management of environmental issues such as population growth, climate change, biodiversity loss and habitat destruction are critical for the future. In the Bachelor of Environmental Science you will examine the Earth’s living and non-living environment. By studying trans-disciplinary subjects such as environmental economics, geography, environmental law and community engagement in addition to biological and chemical sciences, you will develop skills and knowledge to enable you to contribute to the sustainability of ecosystems and societies. With a degree in Environmental Science you may obtain employment in a wide range of occupations such as Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Research Scientist or Park Ranger.
There are many career opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Science in fields related to ecologically sustainable development including both the human and natural environment. Employment exists with public and private sectors for example local catchment authorities, CSIRO, state and federal government departments involved in natural resource management and environmental protection, GBRMPA, environmental consulting firms, local councils and mining companies.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BEnvSc |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Domestic students - English (4, SA)
International students - refer to the international student section
English and a social science, biological science or chemistry subject.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CV92 - Diploma of Environmental Science CV91 - Associate Degree of Environmental Science |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | - Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. |
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BIOL12050 - This unit provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment. Students will undertake either a) an industry placement, or b) a short research project. They will report on their experience in an appropriate format, identifying the nature of the work and activities undertaken. In this report, they will also reflect on how the knowledge gained and the skills developed during placement relate to their course of study and their future career. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 76 |
2023 | 68 |
2022 | 84 |
2021 | 91 |
2020 | 109 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 13 | Total credit points: 78 |
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Level 1 Core Units
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
ENVR11012 | Applications of Environmental Science | |
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | |
BIOL11099 | Living Systems | |
BIOL11100 | Functional Biology | |
SCIE11023 | Scientific Research Fundamentals | |
ENEV12002 | First Nations and Community Engagement |
Advanced Core Units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ECON19031 | Environmental Economics | |
EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment | |
EVST19021 | Sustainability Issues and Solutions | |
LAWS11046 | Law and the Environment | |
BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project | |
GEOG19021 | Geographic Information Systems |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
GEOG11024 | Conservation in Australia | |
GEOH11001 | Introduction to Human Geography | |
EVST19008 | Development and Environmental Policy | |
EVST19020 | Environmental Management Systems | |
EVST19015 | Australian Environmental History | |
EVST19022 | Climate Change: Risk and Assessments | |
GEOG13013 | Sustainable Regions and Cities | |
GEOG12020 | Australian Weather and Climate |
Plus three electives from the list
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11041 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | |
BOTN19001 | Australian Botany | |
ZOOL19004 | Integrated Pest Management | |
BIOL13031 | Ecology: Theory and Application | |
EVST13015 | Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation | |
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
SCIE11024 | Science Investigation | |
ENVR12001 | Soil Science and Conservation |
Plus three electives from the list
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11041 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | |
EVST13014 | Freshwater and Marine Systems | |
EVST19023 | Water Resource Management | |
ZOOL12009 | Invertebrate Zoology | |
BOTN12010 | Botany of Aquatic Environments | |
MARN13007 | Coastal Marine Resources | |
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
SCIE11024 | Science Investigation |
Plus 3 electives from the list
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles
Number of units: 3 | Total credit points: 18 |
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