Bachelor of Natural Science (Environmental Management)

History has shown that if we don't effectively manage our environment, we will degrade it – possibly to the point where it can no longer sustain us. Environmental managers are concerned with ensuring the ecological sustainability of human development.

The Environmental Management degree is designed to develop students' problem solving skills, and to equip graduates to work with community members and professional practitioners. This work will be based on developing innovative policy and strategies that address the increasingly complex causes of today’s environmental problems. Issues include urban development, global climate change, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), decreasing biodiversity and deteriorating air and water quality.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Practical Experience

In your final year of study, you will undertake a real world project for a professional client in a selected area of environmental health. The project provides students with first-hand professional experience in project management and problem solving. You will also complete 10 weeks (or equivalent) of general placement.

A Career in Environmental Management

Examples cover roles in the new 'green-collar' industries which include:

»» local and state government land and water management agencies 
»» private environmental consultancies
»» waste management operations
»» National Parks and Wildlife Service
»» Rural Fire Service

Professional responsibilities may include environmental protection, environmental auditing, or environmental planning.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.