James Cook University
3 years full-time
Develop the skills you need to address the great sustainability challenges of our lifetime with a JCU Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management. Gain practical experience through laboratory classes, field trips, work experience and research-based assessments as you investigate environmental issues and develop potential solutions.
Applicants awarded an ATAR of 73 and above will be guaranteed entry into most JCU courses, but need to meet the course subject prerequisites. The Guaranteed Admissions Plan is open to all domestic and international applicants completing Year 12 in Australia.
This unique course offers the opportunity to specialise, with a single or double major from the following 4 areas: Biodiversity Assessment and Management, Coast to Coral, Land and Water Management, and People in Place. Students will apply these concepts in upper level specialised classes and benefit from field-based studies accessing unrivalled geographical and climatically diverse landscapes, including the Great Barrier Reef catchments.
JCU is committed to student success, offering small class sizes and learning from world-class experts in their field. Students will gain practical experience through frequent professional placements and work experience opportunities in real-world environments.
Your career options include roles within organisations that manage social and environmental issues, including government departments, mining and construction companies or environmental consultancies. Alternatively, you may want to work in renewable energy industries, tourism businesses, local governments or non-government organisations (NGOs).
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