Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Environmental Science

Program Overview

This accelerated four-year program combines a Bachelor's and Master's in Environmental Science, equipping graduates with advanced skills to tackle environmental challenges like climate change and sustainable resource use. Students develop expertise in environmental science, management, and policy analysis, preparing them for careers in environmental consulting, research, and government agencies. The program is ranked among the top in Australia and features work-integrated learning opportunities and industry connections.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Environmental Science is a four-year accelerated program for students with an ATAR of 90 or above. It combines an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science with a postgraduate Master of Environmental Science.

Objectives:

• Gain advanced skills and knowledge in dealing with issues such as climate change, water resource management, sustainable natural resource use, and the rehabilitation of degraded or polluted environments to help secure a sustainable future.
• Develop skills and knowledge to assess environmental systems, using field, laboratory, modelling and statistical methodologies.
• Integrate science, economics and social science to guide decision making with respect to human intervention in the environment.
• Analyze environmental policies from an economic and social science perspective.

Description:

The program is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to address complex environmental challenges. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Environmental science and management
• Environmental science and ecology
• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental management plans
• Sustainable natural resource use
• Environmental rehabilitation
• Climate change
• Water resource management
• Environmental economics
• Environmental policy

Careers:

Graduates of this program are highly sought-after in a range of fields, including:

• Environmental consulting firms
• Commonwealth and state agencies responsible for the environment, water, conservation, agriculture and food, and primary industries.
• Private sector firms working in the resources sector and non-government organisations.

Potential roles include:

• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Manager
• Environmental Scientist
• Geographer

Other:

• UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 38th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2023).
• The UWA Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy is a recognised centre of excellence for the impact of its environmental policy analysis.
• The program includes a semester of postgraduate study in the Master of Environmental Science.
• Students can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Advanced).
• The program includes opportunities for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) through science work placements and consultancy projects.
• The program is available for full-time and part-time study.
• The program starts in Semester 1.
• The program is accredited by the Australian Academy of Science.
• The program is supported by the Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management (CENRM).