Program Overview

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Bachelor of Environmental Management

The Bachelor of Environmental Management explores how environmental science relates to the regulation, economic and social dimensions of environmental policy and management. Tackle real-world environmental problems and graduate confidently at a university ranked in the top 50 in the world for environmental sciences, geology, and earth and marine science.

Commencing Terms

• Term 1, 2 & 3

Duration

• 3 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

• Face-to-face (includes blended)

Campus

• Kensington

Codes

• UAC code:
• Program code: 3965
• CRICOS code: A

Entry Requirements

The lowest selection rank is: The lowest ATAR + adjustment factors that received an offer for the year listed. This provides an indicative guide for the current year's entry and may vary each year.

• ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank: 80.0
• View all admission criteria

Fees

• 2026 Indicative first year full fee: $9,000*
• 2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree: $28,500*
• 2026 Indicative first year full fee: $60,500*
• 2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree: $192,000*

Overview

Environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability are at the forefront of modern world challenges. The Bachelor of Environmental Management will equip you to make a positive impact by creating sustainable solutions. This degree explores how environmental science relates to the regulation, economic and social dimensions of environmental policy and management. Our graduates demonstrate skills in observing, analysing, experimenting and discovering the world around us.

Key Features

• Practical experience: This program incorporates hands-on learning experiences, which will prepare you to tackle real-world environmental problems. Fieldwork is a key feature of many courses in this degree. Youll gain practical skills and learn how to balance economic, social and environmental concerns.
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities: At UNSW Science, we focus on delivering the optimal balance of theory and practical work to equip you with the skills and experience to fast-track your career. The SCIF3199 Science Work Placement course gives you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through an internship. Previous work placement students have interned with IT companies, start-ups, government departments and large biomedical and biotechnology companies. Along with new professional skills and connections, youll also gain course credit for your work placement.
• Research internship course: The SCIF2041 Research Internship course gives you the opportunity to complete a short theoretical or experimental research project in a world-leading research team supervised by a member of academic staff. Internships may also involve a placement outside of UNSW, in the form of externally funded research programs.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Learn with the best: UNSW Science is home to globally recognised researchers and educators in the areas of climate change and sustainability. Our cross-disciplinary research influences important government and industry policies. Our world-class laboratories, clinics and simulators give you the tools to explore new frontiers and make meaningful scientific discoveries to benefit society.
• Were ranked #38 globally for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
• Were ranked #2 in Australia for research output in Earth & Environmental Sciences (Nature Index Institution Outputs, 2024)

Program Code

• 3965

CRICOS Code

• A

Campus

• Kensington

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

• 144

Entry Requirements

• 2025 Lowest Selection Rank 1: 80.0
• 2025 A levels 2: 10.0
• 2025 IB Diploma 3: 30.0
• 2025 Lowest ATAR 4: 68.15*

Assumed Knowledge

For students commencing in 2025 and 2026: Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry however additional subject(s) of Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics are highly recommended For students commencing in 2027: Mathematics Advanced plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics.

Adjustment Factors

We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.

• HSC Plus: This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
• Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL): This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
• Educational Access Scheme (EAS): Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.

Admission Pathways

Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to UNSW.

• Gateway Admission Pathway: This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of SEIFA criteria, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to UNSW.
• Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If youre completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW Colleges Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

International Direct Entry

Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels

Qualification | Direct entry requirement ---|--- International ATAR | 75.0 UNSW Foundation Studies GPA | 6.9 Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels) | 10.0 All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | 28.0 Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2026 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016) | 1130.0 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

What Will I Study?

The Bachelor of Environmental Management consists of a core sequence of compulsory courses, a choice of disciplinary majors and a choice of elective courses. There are a variety of electives you can choose from to tailor your degree to your interests. Fields of study include biology, earth science, ecology, environmental chemistry, geography and marine science.

Full Program Structure

The Bachelor of Environmental Management is offered as either a single degree or a double degree. This includes the following components:

• degree core courses
• major/specialisation (choose one of six available)
• elective courses
• general education courses (for single degrees only)
• Single degree structure:
  • Type | Units of Credit (UOC) | Number of courses ---|---|---
  • Major/program core/prescribed electives | 120 | 20
  • Free electives | 12 | 2
  • General education | 12 | 2
• Double degree structure:
  • Type | Units of Credit (UOC) | Number of courses ---|---|---
  • Major/program core/prescribed electives | 120 | 20
  • Other degree | 96 | 16

Majors

You can choose from the following majors to specialise within a specific subject area:

• Biology: Study the science of life. Biologists explore how living organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to one another and the environment in which they live. Your study will cover:
  • animal behaviour, morphology and physiology
  • plant morphology and physiology
  • cell biology, evolutionary studies and genetics
  • marine biology.
• Earth Science: Explore the science of nature and the evolution of our planet. This major covers everything from the structure of natural crystals and formation of fossils to the powerful forces that drive earthquakes and volcanoes.
• Ecology: Explore how various organisms including mammals, invertebrates, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, plants and microbes interact with one another and with their environment.
• Environmental Chemistry: Explore the intersection of earth/environmental science and chemistry. This major examines the chemical processes that occur in water, air and living environments. In your third year, youll study core geochemistry and environmental toxicology courses. These courses will help you consolidate the knowledge you gained from previous chemistry courses and apply it to an environmental context.
• Geography: Study the Earths landscapes, peoples, places and environments. This major explores how natural and built environments function and change over time. Discover how these environments enhance or constrain human activity.
• Marine and Coastal Science: Explore all aspects of the marine environment, from biology to geology and the many sciences in between. This major can be studied with an emphasis on biology, earth sciences, climatology or oceanography.

Future Careers

Environmental careers are often multidisciplinary and can integrate many fields such as physical, biological and information sciences. Professionals not only study the environment and human impact - they also explore solutions like renewable energy, natural resource management and sustainable development. Environmental careers span across many different industries including mining, civil engineering, natural resource management, government, geology, research and teaching.

How to Apply

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university. On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.

Fees & Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $9,000*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $28,500*
• Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
• 2026 Indicative First Year Fee: $60,500*
• 2026 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree: $192,000* *Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included.

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether youre a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.

• The Ian and Barbara Burgess Memorial Rural Science Scholarship (UGCE1466)
• Science Achiever Award (UGCA1358)