Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability)

Program Overview

Deakin University's Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage the interaction between humans and the environment. Through a combination of research and hands-on experience, graduates gain expertise in environmental processes, policy, and sustainability, preparing them for careers in environmental management, protection, and sustainability science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) program at Deakin University aims to prepare students for careers that positively impact the environment. By combining the latest research with hands-on experience, graduates will gain the skills necessary to manage the interaction between humans and the environment while promoting sustainability.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the processes within various environments.
• Examine the ways societies use and value these environments.
• Identify and utilize the tools available to prevent and manage environmental impacts.
• Approach sustainability from multiple perspectives, considering environmental processes, policy, and innovative solutions.
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to meet societal needs for clean water, fresh air, and healthy soil through sustainable use of natural resources.

Outline:

Course Content and Structure:

The program consists of 24 credit points, including foundational courses in environmental techniques and monitoring, laboratory and fieldwork safety, and career tools for employability. Students can choose electives and minor sequences to customize their studies according to their interests and career aspirations.

Course Schedule:

The program is offered in trimester mode, typically with two trimesters completed each year (March-June, July-November). The course schedule varies by trimester, with some core units offered in specific trimesters.

Individual Modules:

• Core Units:
> - Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points) > - Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit points) > - Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points) > - Environmental Techniques and Monitoring > - Ecology and the Environment > - Foundation for Environmental Science > - Physical Geography > - Environmental Sustainability > - Society and Environment > - Hydrology and Water Resources Management > - Indigenous Engagement: Natural Resource Management > - Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation > - Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment > - Professional Practice > - Policy Instruments for Sustainability > - Integrating Marine, Coastal, and Catchment Management > - Managing Environmental Projects > - Risks to Healthy Environments > - Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Scientists
• Elective Units:
> - Students can select elective units from various disciplines, including data analytics, global engagement, and indigenous studies.
• Minor Sequences:
> - Applied data analytics > - Global engagement

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Graduates can pursue careers in environmental management and protection, pollution control, land rehabilitation, water resources management, nature conservation, ecotourism, environmental education, environmental science, and sustainability science.