Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Security Studies

Program Overview

Macquarie University's double degree in Environment and Security Studies equips graduates with a comprehensive understanding of environmental systems and security challenges. The program combines scientific environmental knowledge with critical thinking in security management, preparing students for careers in both sectors. Students engage in practical learning through industry-based projects, field trips, and overseas exchange opportunities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Students will become highly knowledgeable about how individuals, societies and governments can best navigate a path towards sustainability, and economic and social prosperity.

The Bachelor of Security Studies

prepares students to meet the needs of the rapidly changing security sector by teaching them about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. Students will learn to think critically and develop solutions by using real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges, gaining key employability skills.

Careers:

The program aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. Graduates will be prepared for a range of careers in the environment and security sectors.

Other:

• The program is designed to be practice-oriented, with students gaining practical skills in modern labs and in the field.
• Students will have the opportunity to complete an extensive supervised project, which will involve undertaking an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem.
• The program includes field trips in Australia and overseas, providing students with practical experience in places such as Seal Rocks and Wee Jasper in New South Wales, and in New Zealand and further afield.
• Students will gain a mix of theoretical and technical skills, studying a degree that combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical and technical skills.
• The program includes scenario exercises and dynamic simulations, providing students with experience in operational planning, innovation and policy evaluation.
• Students can undertake overseas exchange with security and defence programs, honing their skills alongside experts in Europe, North America, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or the Philippines.
• The double degree program allows students to fast-track their learning by up to two years, saving both time and money.
• Students can personalize their double degree by choosing the combination they consider will best kick-start their career.