Bachelor of Environmental Science
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
With the Bachelor of Environmental Science your academic studies will be combined with practical experience, allowing you to play an active role in the protection and conservation of the environment.Foundation knowledge including biology, ecology and spatial analysis will be the base from which you learn to solve complex environmental problems. You will explore human impacts, social and cultural perspectives, identify solutions to environmental challenges, and learn how to effectively communicate information for positive environmental outcomes. Training in critical and systems thinking will empower you to tackle the environmental challenges of our time.
Subjects
- IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024) (compulsory)
- LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024) OR
- CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
- ENV101 Earth Systems
- ENV102 The Diversity of Life
- ENV103 Environmental Issues
- IAS144 Indigenous Land and Resources (replaces ATI140 from 2020)
- ENV201 Introductory Ecology
- ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
- SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies
- ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity
- ENV206 Environmental Physiology
- ENV207 Fire Ecology and Management (new to this major from 2020)
- ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring
- ENV300 Wildlife Management
- ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity (new to this major from 2020)
- ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change
- ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation
- ENV311 Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning
- ENV315 Desert Field Ecology
- ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing
- ENV209 Flora and Fauna Survey and Monitoring
- HIT234 Database Concepts ORHIT140 Foundations in Data Science
- ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
- ENV311 Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning
- ENV318 Analyzing and Synthesizing Spatial Data
- IAS354 Impact Assessment and Management of Cultural Sites (not offered in 2024)
- SCH101 Chemical Concepts Chemistry OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry
- ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing
- ENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)
- ENV312 Aquatic Resource Management
- ENV313 Hydrology and Catchment Processes
- ENV323 Environmental Microbiology
- IAS254 Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management
- ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
- ENV311 Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning
- ENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia (unit title change 2024)
- ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (not offered in 2024)
- ENV318 Analyzing and Synthesizing Spatial Data
- IAS353 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment (replaces CIK240 from 2020)
- PLUS 5 units (50cp) from: IAS142 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts (new from 2020)
- IAS223 Representing and Recording Country (replaces CIK210 from 2020)
- IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management (replaces ATI221 from 2020)
- IAS254 Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management (replaces CIK230 from 2020)
- IAS322 Research with Indigenous People (replaces INR200 from 2020)
- IAS354 Impact Assessment and Management of Cultural Sites (replaces ATI321 from 2020) (not offered in 2024)
- ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (not offered in 2024)
- SID300 Professional Practice in Science (repeatable)
- SID305 Environmental Field intensives (repeatable)
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casuarina | International: $34,592 |
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| CDU Online |
| No |
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