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Bachelor of Environmental Science / Bachelor of Environment and Society
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
Explore science, environmental governance and sustainability in this highly interactive degree — the only one of its kind in Victoria.The unique and comprehensive Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Environment and Society combines science and social science knowledge, designed to give you all the competencies required to succeed in environmental governance positions, or to become a sustainability leader, and help protect our natural environment.Through the combination of work in the classroom, the laboratory and the field, you will build an understanding of both scientific and social theory. Through several real-life projects, you will learn to reconsider and apply theoretical concepts to practical problems. You’ll build further skills through industry engagements and work placements.This double degree has been designed to provide you the opportunity to explore many different career paths through your academic study and experiential learning. Upon graduation, you will be well-equipped to make a positive difference in a wide range of potential careers that will strive to protect precious ecosystems, and help to shape the future of humanity.
Structure
Year 1 - You'll cover the fundamentals of the environmental sciences as well as the history and philosophy of contemporary environmental movements. Year 2 - You'll study social science courses that inform sustainability practices. You'll be introduced to key economic concepts, to how environment systems work and to how they might be better managed. Year 3 - You will engage in policy formulation, writing and implementation, and learn about environmental and natural resource management. You can specialise in either applied chemistry, ecology or geospatial science. Year 4 - Your skills and knowledge will come together through client-based projects, field-based projects and a work placement centred on real-life environmental issues. Choose from electives in substantive environment sub-fields such as agriculture, catchment management, planning and ecotourism.
Standard entry requirements
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12. Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- And a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics, or equivalent studies.
Recognition
The program is accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. All graduates will be eligible for membership. You can elect to undertake 48 credit points in environmental chemistry or ecology as part of this program, and upon successful completion you will be eligible for associate membership of either the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (chemistry) or the Australian Institute of Biology (biology).
Study pathways
Graduates of the following RMIT programs are eligible for exemptions (subject to certain criteria): Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), Advanced Diploma of Interpreting, Advanced Diploma of Translating, Diploma of Youth Work, Diploma of Financial Counselling.
Further information
You'll have the opportunity to study at a university in north-west Europe where progressive environmental practices have been widely adopted, or in Asian countries such as China and Vietnam where there is a need to adopt such practices. The type of careers this qualification leads to may include environmental advocate and activist, environmental manager, environmental policy officer, environmental protection officer, policy maker, sustainability consultant, sustainability manager, community education officer, scientist.
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