Programme details

Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science – BEarthEnvSc

This degree will provide you with an extensive understanding and a strong basis in holistic perspectives regarding our planet and its environment.

Course description

Achieve a balance between the prosperity of the economy and the stewardship of the environment on Earth. Recognize our influence on Earth’s systems and apply your scientific expertise to guide us toward a more sustainable future. We are all cognizant of the urgent challenges confronting our planet today. It is imperative that we protect life on Earth as we strive to achieve equilibrium between economic growth and environmental responsibility. Numerous UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to address global environmental challenges, including climate change. The effects of natural hazards will increasingly impact humanity in the 21st century. A pressing issue is the establishment of sustainable food production methods to accommodate a rising global population amid climate change. We require evidence-based scientists to assist in creating a sustainable world. Exhibiting a social license to operate with a minimized environmental impact is becoming increasingly essential for industries, especially those engaged in mineral extraction or intensive food production within an export-oriented economy.

Specialisations

Geoscience
Land and Water Science

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates can find employment in  1 of these areas:

-Environmental Planning and Policy
-Resource Management
-Regional Councils (Land and Water Resources)
-Coastal Management
-Landscape Management and Land Rehabilitation
-Soil and Water
-Agriculture and Forestry
-Geographic Information Systems
-Tourism and Recreation
-Development
-National Parks
-Renewable Energy
-Biodiversity Management
-Consultancy
-Science in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries
-Sustainable Mining
-Hazards Research
-Engineering Geology

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

-There are specific secondary and tertiary academic prerequisites that depend on the country where the initial education was completed.

Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Undergraduate English Language requirements and acceptable evidence:

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
Cambridge English Qualification B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or
C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills
Language Certificate (Academic) 65 overall with a minimum 60 in each band
LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
Duolingo English Test 105 overall and minimum 95 in each band

 

Credits
360

Duration
3 years

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees
approx $42,290

Qualification Type

Study level