Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)

Environmental science is a practical and multi-disciplinary science that spans the biophysical, geochemical and social sciences and focuses on the interaction between the living and non-living elements of the world, including the role of human impacts. Learn how to assess, research and manage a wide range of environmental issues while you provide solutions to emerging environmental problems. These include climate change, biodiversity, water quality, resource management, waste and pollution and environmental protection and conservation.

What impact do humans have on the interaction between the living and non-living elements of the world? How do we solve the environmental issues our future societies face? On completion, you will be able to answer these questions and more as you develop the skills to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers.

Design the career of your choice as you build highly competitive skills through enquiry- based learning. You will benefit from faculty members who are some of the best in their fields, driving cutting- edge research and solutions to global issues. You will learn core fundamentals in the first year of your degree before deciding which major discipline to focus on from the second year. You will participate in practical classes in our purpose- built Sciences Teaching Facility and be exposed to honours-level content integrated throughout the course as you explore topics such as climate change, biodiversity and more. Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience, make meaningful professional connections and have the opportunity for practical fieldwork-based projects, or traditional research projects. 

Areas of study

Climate and sustainability, wildlife and conservation, land resources.

Career opportunities

Bush regenerator, ecologist, environmental educator, environmental officer, environmental planner, environmental scientist, grounds and environmental manager, national parks and wildlife service ranger, research scientist, sustainability advisor.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for full membership with the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand and other relevant professional bodies depending on their disciplinary orientation.

Practical experience

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)  incorporates field and laboratory studies at all levels, providing extensive opportunities for hands-on learning both within UOW’s modern laboratories, and in the superb marine, freshwater, terrestrial and urban environments of the South Coast and inland regions. 

Honours

Research project and major thesis in the final stages of the course.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.