Bachelor of Environmental Science

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Environmental Science prepares graduates for employment in the wide variety of disciplines within the area of environmental management.

You can make a difference in environmental management. Management of our natural environment is the single greatest challenge of the future. The need for new ideas and fresh management approaches has never been greater. You can be part of the solution to the world's environmental problems.

Over the past few years, the environment has been raised higher and higher on the political agenda, both nationally and internationally. This increased environmental awareness has led to unprecedented growth in employment in the wide variety of disciplines covered by environmental management.

What will I learn?

The course focuses strongly on field instruction and real-world situations. Studies in ecology, wildlife management, vegetation management and the earth sciences are complemented by studies of the human dimension in order to understand your role in conserving and protecting the natural environment, because you can't manage the environment if you can't manage people. For this reason, a major focus of the degree is learning how to apply the scientific knowledge to real-world situations that involve people.

Different specialisations allow students to focus on areas of particular interest after their first year of study. The following specialisations are available:

• Land and Water
• Catchment Management
• Ecological Conservation 

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.

Learning facilities

To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:

• a range of field-based equipment and software relevant to undertaking field study exercises
• fully equipped laboratory facilities
• a library that covers a broad range of natural and cultural management literature.

Your course is recognised by industry

The course is recognised by every environmental management agency in Australia.

Residential school

Students usually study two subjects per session. Some subjects have a compulsory residential school of two to four days duration.