Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Economics

Program Overview

This double degree program combines environmental science and economics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental systems, human-environment interactions, and sustainable practices. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges, design economic systems that promote sustainability, and pursue careers in environmental science, economics, and related fields. The program emphasizes practical experience through field trips, industry-based projects, and supervised research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Economics is a double degree program that explores critical environmental systems and processes, relationships between humans and their environments, and the interactions that influence sustainable futures. It is founded in the scientific aspects of the environment, the effects of human-induced changes, and the management of resources. Students will become highly knowledgeable about how individuals, societies, and governments can best navigate a path towards sustainability, economic, and social prosperity. With huge growth projected in the environment sector in the coming years, this skill set will see graduates in high demand. The Bachelor of Economics will provide students with a sound understanding of today's complex economic environment and the skills to design economic systems that promote welfare, fairness, and sustainability.

Careers:

With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains a priority. Macquarie University is working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure graduates are job-ready upon graduation. Potential career paths include:

• Environmental scientists and specialists
• Environmental economists
• Sustainability consultants
• Policy analysts
• Researchers
• Educators

Other:

• Students will gain practical skills in modern labs and in the field.
• Students will foster their problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge in labs and in the field.
• Students will play a major role in addressing environmental issues.
• Students will acquire knowledge, skills, and practical field experience, and be uniquely skilled to address complex environmental challenges.
• Students will complete an extensive supervised project.
• Students will undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to their career.
• Students will undertake field trips in Australia and overseas.
• Students can build a degree that's custom-made to meet their individual needs.
• Students can study finance, trade, and development, or units from other areas such as languages, philosophy, politics, or sociology.
• Students will study at a globally recognized institution.
• Students will study econometrics and meet the expectations of major employers.
• Students will study in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Students can double their knowledge in two complementary or completely different areas.
• Students can fast-track their learning by up to two years, and save both time and money.
• Students can personalize their double degree by choosing the combination they consider will best kick-start their career.