Prepare yourself for a career in
Environmental Consultancy
Landcare and Catchment Management
Ecotourism Management
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Wildlife and Park Management
Recreation Management
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Heritage Conservation
Tourism Industry
- Research and Development
What our students say
“The career opportunities and life skills I have obtained while at CSU have been made possible by the number of extracurricular activities available. I have volunteered to participate in seven different environmental programs. CSU students are able to move forward and achieve great things thanks to the open, dynamic and welcoming local community.
“My course requires six weeks of work placement, which has prepared me well for the workforce. I worked on a cattle farm, private lifestyle property, for a PhD research project, a fairy penguin rehabilitation program on Montague Island in NSW, and for a turtle conservation program in Queensland. I also participated in a field trip to the desert which would certainly be my most memorable CSU experience.
“It has been very easy to meet a lot of people. The uni provides great opportunities to socialise and there are lots of places to go out in Albury-Wodonga. At the same time, the CSU classes are small and you quickly get to know your classmates, who become your best friends.”
Louise Bellet, France
Bachelor of Environmental Science
About studying Environmental Science at CSU
Environmental careers cover an enormous variety of occupations, largely concerned with connecting work practices with environmental processes. This occurs at both local and global levels, crossing boundaries like no other discipline.
Our strong industry ties ensure our courses are always relevant, evolving to accommodate changing environmental, social and workplace needs and supporting students to develop the skills employers value, as well as giving students the confidence and ability to become innovative leaders in their professions. Students benefit from learning through experience, undertaking a six-week practical workplace program in an industry relevant to their course. This is in addition to the experience and skills gained through their studies.
As our society recognises the need for maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment, there is an increasing call for specialists in fields which marry environmental management and protection, monitor the effect of human activity upon the environment, and undertake rehabilitation and restoration.
Careers in environmental science are often multi-focused in nature, making them highly stimulating. The range of options is extensive and in no way restricted to a specific area. Paths available include: wildlife officers, zoologists, vegetation managers, environmental chemists, research officers, industry advisors, tourism consultants, ecologists, instructors, tour guides, marine biologists, tourism resource managers, park rangers and heritage managers. Graduates conduct independent research in government and non-government organisations, academic institutions, charities and private companies, multinationals – the list is endless.