Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts at Macquarie University offers a flexible and customizable degree program that equips students with transferable and technical skills for success in various industries. The Bachelor of Environment focuses on environmental systems, human-environment interactions, and sustainability, preparing graduates for high-demand careers in the environmental sector. Students can tailor their studies, gain practical experience through field trips and projects, and fast-track their learning by combining degrees.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts has been redesigned by Macquarie University's leading academics in collaboration with industry partners and public-sector organizations to ensure that students acquire the transferable and technical skills necessary for success in today's and tomorrow's workplaces. This approach enables students to pursue their interests in depth, develop their skills and knowledge through practical experiences, and transform their passions into careers. The Bachelor of Environment delves into critical environmental systems and processes, the relationship between humans and their environments, and the interactions that shape sustainable futures. It is grounded in the scientific aspects of the environment, the effects of human-induced changes, and resource management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how individuals, societies, and governments can navigate a path toward sustainability, economic prosperity, and social well-being.
Careers:
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains a priority at Macquarie University. The university collaborates closely with various industries and sectors to ensure that graduates are job-ready upon graduation.
Other:
- Students can begin their degree with foundational studies, developing skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, digital communication, media literacy, and teamwork.
- Students can tailor their studies by combining Macquarie majors, choosing one or two from over 20 majors or a wide range of units.
- Students can create a digital portfolio to showcase their skills, workplace experience, and extracurricular activities to potential employers.
- Students can fast-track their learning by combining their degree with almost any other degree, graduating with impressive results sooner.
- Students can foster their problem-solving abilities, collaboration skills, and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge in labs and in the field.
- Students can play a significant role in addressing environmental issues by acquiring knowledge, skills, and practical field experience, equipping them to tackle complex environmental challenges.
- Students can complete an extensive supervised project, undertaking an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, preparing them for a successful career start.
- Students can gain practical experience through field trips in Australia and overseas, including locations such as Seal Rocks and Wee Jasper in New South Wales, New Zealand, and further afield.
- Students can double their knowledge in two complementary or entirely different areas.
- Students can fast-track their learning by up to two years, saving both time and money.
- Students can personalize their double degree by selecting the combination they believe will best launch their careers.
