Bachelor of Environmental Management/Arts

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Management/Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Management/Arts) double degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental science, policy, and management. It combines scientific knowledge with industry-crossing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, preparing graduates for careers in environmental protection, sustainability, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Bachelor of Environmental Management/Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Management/Arts) is a double degree that equips students to create positive change with a humane and sustainable impact.
• Prepares students to apply new thinking to real-world environmental problems.
• Explores how environmental science relates to the regulation, economic, and social dimensions of environmental policy and management.
• Arts component builds industry-crossing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.
• Students can develop unique skills by focusing on ecology, biology, environmental chemistry, geography, earth science, or marine and coastal science.
• Students can pair their scientific knowledge with two arts subjects from a range of options in creative arts, humanities, social sciences, languages, and business.

Outline:

• Compulsory Courses: Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Economics, Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainability Science, and Research Methods.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include:
• Essays
• Reports
• Presentations
• Exams
• Projects

Teaching:

• Students learn from world-class educators, including climate change and sustainability experts.
• Cross-disciplinary research influences government and industry policies.
• Students have access to world-class laboratories, clinics, and simulators.

Careers:

• Environmental careers span across many industries including mining, civil engineering, natural resource management, government, geology, research, and teaching.
• Environmental science analyzes and provides solutions to current environmental challenges including waste management, climate change, and pollution.
• Environmental scientists study, develop, and advise on future policies to protect the planet.
• Potential careers include:
• Science communicator/educator
• Policy specialist
• Environmental researcher
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental manager
• Environmental advocate