Bachelor of Environmental Science

This International Dual Degree provides you with an opportunity to gain valuable international experience while receiving two degrees.

Graduates will receive both a Bachelor of Environmental Science from ECU and a BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK).

Students gain a grounding in the biological, chemical, physical and social aspects of the environment, and the knowledge and skills used in its management. The course draws on the cross disciplinary knowledge and skills across ECU and the University of Portsmouth to facilitate the pursuit of a career across the broad employment domains of environmental science and management and takes advantage of the specialisations each university offers. Students will spend their third year at the University of Portsmouth undertaking fieldwork in the Mediterranean amongst other subjects, developing resilience, independence and an international outlook.

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

1. Apply broad science knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental situations.
2. Collect and analyse environmental data.
3. Devise scientific solutions to environmental challenges.
4. Access, evaluate and synthesise environmental information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate environmental knowledge in professional and public contexts.
6. Incorporate multiple perspectives taking into account environmental, cultural and economic factors.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
8. Practise autonomy, accountability and judgement towards personal and professional development.

1. Apply broad science knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental situations.
2. Collect and analyse environmental data.
3. Devise scientific solutions to environmental challenges.
4. Access, evaluate and synthesise environmental information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate environmental knowledge in professional and public contexts.
6. Incorporate multiple perspectives taking into account environmental, cultural and economic factors.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
8. Practise autonomy, accountability and judgement towards personal and professional development.

The strong management focus of this course prepares graduates for careers in government agencies and industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment, environmental planning and the management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems such as wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions.

Sanctuary Manager, Catchment Officer, Ecotourism Officer, Natural Resource Officer, Environmental Management Officer, Conservation Field Officer, Land Management Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Officer, Environmental Educator