Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environmental Science)

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (Honours) will appeal to applicants who have the goal of completing an Honours year in this specialisation of science. Examine how natural processes and their changes impact human society, and how human activities interact with and modify environments. This multidisciplinary degree focuses on understanding, monitoring and improving the environment. Expand your knowledge, obtain skills, and learn critical thinking about environmental issues and problems.

This degree aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in science together with specialisation in Environmental Science.

On completion of the degree students will be able to understand broadly the components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere) of the earth system, their functioning and interactions and demonstrate awareness of global environmental and climate changes, and understand the potential environmental consequences. Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with and understand major environmental issues at the global, national and local scales including hydrological and/or ecosystem processes in catchments, and relevant environmental issues. Students will be able to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation.

This degree prepares graduates for employment in various workplaces including private and public global organisations. Potential occupations may include environmental scientist, protection officer and education officer.