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Bachelor of Environmental Science (WENVS1)

2020

SATAC Course Code

104531

UAC Course Code

590450

CDU Course Code

WENVS1

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Bachelor of Environmental Science

Faculty/College

College of Engineering, IT and Environment

Sector

Higher Education

Standard full-time completion*

3 year/s

Standard part-time completion^

6 year/s

Total Credit Points Required

240

* - Student Visa holders must study internally full time
^ - Not available for Student Visa holders

Australian Quality Framework (AQF)
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Availability

Available for Admission in

Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester

Available to International Students

Semester 1, Semester 2

Deferrable
This course may be deferred up to 1 year.

Location and Mode Offered

Year	Delivery Location	Mode	SATAC Code	UAC Code	CRICOS Code
2020	Casuarina Campus	I	104531	590450	042477D
2020	Online	E	104531	590450

External: this course is available online through distance education with some on-campus attendance requirements.

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

About the Course
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-impact, 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.

Career Opportunities
Graduating from this course prepares you with the skills and knowledge to work within government, private companies or community organisations, in areas including environment and heritage, biodiversity conservation, land and water resource management, mine site rehabilitation, nature-based tourism, Aboriginal land management, wildlife and reserve management, land-care, teaching, consultancy or environmental research.

Contact Details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:

student.central@cdu.edu.au

Phone:

(08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)