Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences double degree from Macquarie University merges environmental studies with cognitive science, neuroscience, and computation, equipping students with a multidisciplinary foundation to address environmental challenges. Practical skills, research experience, and a supervised project foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in environmental management, research, and the emerging field of cognitive science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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

The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

is the only degree of its kind in Australia. It provides a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience, and computation, with an emphasis on building critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics, and programming.

Key Features:

• Gain practical skills in modern labs and in the field.
• Foster problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge.
• Play a major role in addressing environmental issues.
• Acquire knowledge, skills, and practical field experience.
• Complete an extensive supervised project.
• Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem.
• Undertake field trips in Australia and overseas.
• Participate in hands-on learning.
• Gain research experience.
• Access leading human brain imaging and VR labs.
• Learn from active researchers.
• Enhance learning within a unique health precinct.
• Double knowledge in two complementary or completely different areas.
• Fast-track learning by up to two years.
• Personalize the double degree by choosing the combination that best kick-starts a career.

Careers:

With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains a priority. Macquarie University works closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure students are job-ready upon graduation.

Other:

• The program is offered full-time and in person on campus.
• The duration of the program can vary due to prior learning and work experience.
• The program is located in North Ryde.
• The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to address complex environmental challenges.
• The program is designed to help students develop their research skills through active learning experiences, lab sessions, and other research activities.
• The program offers access to leading human brain imaging and VR labs to complete intensive projects that will develop competence as a researcher.
• The program offers the opportunity to build a double degree and explore options to complete two degrees in less time.
• The program offers a variety of pathway programs.