Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Ancient History

Program Overview

This double degree program combines environmental science with ancient history, exploring the interactions between humans and their environments. Students gain practical skills in environmental management and research, while also studying ancient civilizations and their impact on the environment. The program prepares graduates for careers in environmental science, sustainability, and history, with a focus on addressing complex environmental challenges.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Ancient History 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.

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 graduates are job-ready upon graduation. Potential career paths include:

• Environmental scientist
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental manager
• Sustainability officer
• Policy advisor
• Teacher
• Researcher

Other:

• Students will gain practical skills in modern labs and in the field.
• They 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 by acquiring knowledge, skills, and practical field experience, and be uniquely skilled to address complex environmental challenges.
• They will complete an extensive supervised project, undertaking 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, gaining practical experience in places in New South Wales, such as Seal Rocks and Wee Jasper, and in New Zealand and further afield.
• They will have access to resources in the Macquarie University History Museum, studying ancient artifacts, including papyri, inscriptions, ceramics, and coins.
• Students can expand their horizons by studying ancient Egypt and the Near East, classical Greece and Rome, and late Roman and early Byzantine history.
• They can undertake the only degree of its kind in Australia, offering a full study of Egyptology, Greece, Rome, Late Antiquity, and Byzantium.
• Students can study ancient languages and pursue their own research interests, choosing a minor in Ancient Greek, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, or Latin, or studying Ancient Hebrew and/or Coptic – all from beginner level.