Bachelor of Environmental Science

What is this course about?

CSU’s Bachelor of Environmental Science provides you with the ability to address a range of complex environmental problems including those associated with land degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change and poor water management.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Science are employed by government departments, environmental consulting companies, and a range of other organisations as environmental scientists and managers, Landcare officers, catchment management officers, land and water officers or ecologists.

Graduates use their skills and knowledge to plan and manage environmental restoration and rehabilitation projects, undertake river and stream management programs, encourage sustainable agricultural enterprises, and conserve natural ecosystems. They use their expertise in the physical, biological and social sciences to restore damaged environments and create healthy and resilient ecosystems.

What will I learn?

The course focuses strongly on field instruction and real-world situations. Studies in physical, biological and social sciences are complemented by specialisations that allow students to focus on areas of particular interest after their first year of study. The following specialisations are available:

Catchment Management

This specialisation is for students seeking in-depth cognitive and technical skills in the sustainable management of catchment communities and environments.

Conservation and Management

In this specialisation you will gain in-depth cognitive and technical skills in the conservation and management of biodiversity.

Land and Water

The Land and Water specialisation offers in-depth cognitive and technical skills in the conservation and management of biophysical resources.

Landscape Analysis

If you are seeking in-depth knowledge and skills in spatial analysis and sustainable management of landscapes, this specialisation is for you.

Note: CSU's Bachelor of Environmental Science is only available by distance education.
For on campus study at CSU's internationally recognised sustainable Albury-Wodonga Campus, applicants should refer to the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management.

Why study this degree?

CSU’s Bachelor of Environmental Science is recognised by every environmental management agency in Australia. CSU works in close association with industry, professionals and government to ensure courses meet and support their needs.

More about career opportunities

CSU is well-known for its innovative approach to education, offering practical, hands-on courses, supported online to provide our students with accessible, world-class education.

CSU graduates are holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. CSU gives students the ability to influence the world for the better. At CSU, you will:

  • be taught by dedicated professionals with many years of collective experience in the field
  • have the opportunity to gain practical experience during residential schools using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that emphasise sustainable design
  • have access to a library and world-class learning platforms that provide a broad range of literature and learning materials.

Residential schools

Some subjects in this course, particularly those teaching technical skills, have compulsory residential schools. If you choose these subjects you will be required to travel to Albury-Wodonga Campus for between two to four days to learn these skills during that session. Residential schools also provide you with the opportunity to meet other students, your lecturers, and learn from real life experiences in the environment.

Flexible study options

CSU is well-known for its innovative approach to education, offering practical, hands-on courses, supported online to provide students with accessible, world-class education. CSU has an excellent reputation for providing quality education delivered by dedicated academics with relevant industry experience.

At CSU, you can:

  • study at your own pace. While we regard two subjects as a normal part-time load, you are able to balance your work, life and study commitments by taking between one and four subjects each session
  • study throughout the year. CSU offers a limited range of subjects in Session 3 (November to February) so you can speed your progress through the course
  • choose when to study. Almost all subjects in the School of Environmental Sciences are offered on campus and by distance education, allowing you to combine study modes or vary your choice of subjects to meet commitments during the week
  • vary your study pattern to suit your career aspirations. We understand you come to us because you want an interesting job. You can vary (with permission) from the recommended pattern to meet your career aspirations. With hundreds of subjects on offer you can gain in-depth understanding of a range of topics - everything from advanced GIS to zoo curatorship
  • take specialised subjects at other universities. Our international program, CSU Global, allows you to spend a session at a university overseas. You may also be able to undertake subjects in areas of study outside CSU's curriculum, such as marine studies, at other universities
  • gain recognition for your prior study. Recognised academic courses at other universities or TAFE can be credited towards your course. CSU also offers credit based on work experience, as long as you can provide evidence that you already have the skills and knowledge contained within the subject. More information about credit and pathways.
  • CRICOS code

    075526E

    Graduation requirements

    To graduate, students must successfully complete 192 points (24 subjects).

    Academic expectations

    For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

    Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

    Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

    Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.


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    At a glance

    Study Mode

    Distance education

    Where

    Albury-Wodonga

    When

    Session 1; Session 2

    Level

    Undergraduate

    Duration

    6 years part-time

    International?

    YES

    Indicative ATAR

    N/A

    How to apply

    Admission code/s

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