Undergraduate Major

Environmental Science and Management

A major in environmental science and management will prepare you to address the environmental challenges arising from how and where we choose to live by exploring the links between air, land, water, plants, animals and people.

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Murdoch code
MJ-ESM
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Full Time or Part Time
Selection rank
70
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Overview

The environment is a complex, interdependent system of the atmosphere, water and soils, and the plant, animal, and human communities that rely on them.

Effective solutions to environmental challenges are dependent on science. Specialising in Environmental Science and Management you'll learn how the environment works, and how we interact with it both on a daily basis and as part of large institutions and organisations. You will gain interdisciplinary knowledge in water and earth sciences, ecology, policy, law, and environmental management, and learn how to integrate this knowledge to sustain healthy environments.

You’ll apply your knowledge with hands-on field and laboratory based practical learning that will bring scientific principles to life. Tap into your passion for the environment and gain real-world skills that will give you an edge in future employment.

 3 reasons to study Environmental Science and Management at Murdoch

  1. Gain practical experience throughout the course, both in the field and on-campus, including in our on-campus conservation category wetlands and banksia woodland that’s home to more than 200 species of plants.
  2. Gain new environmental knowledge through research study that’s embedded in your degree.
  3. Study with environmental practitioners and internationally respected experts, including members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

What you’ll learn

Specialising in Environmental Science and Management you'll learn how to sustain healthy environments by building essential skills and knowledge. You’ll graduate with a scientific knowledge base, combined with hands-on experience in real world issues. Topics you’ll cover include:

  • The physical and biological interactions within the environment
  • How human activity affects the environment
  • How effective management of the natural environment draws on this knowledge
  • How to critically analyse issues, solve problems, and communicate effectively with others
  • Current and future environmental issues and how to develop sustainable solutions

Your career

Pursue a career across a range of fields, such as biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, mining rehabilitation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, alternative energy, and natural resources, air and water quality, ecotourism, fisheries and wildlife. Career options could include:

  • Atmospheric or Climate Change Scientist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Ecologist
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Restoration Ecologist
  • Mining Rehabilitation Officer
  • Parks and Wildlife Officer
  • Urban and Regional Planner

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Structure

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Total credit points: 24

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major24 credit points
Required Units12 credit points
ENV246Protected Area Management and Planning3
ENV328Environmental Policy and Law3
ENV331Environmental Management3
ENV332Managing Wetlands and Water3
OR
Specified Elective Group A12 credit points
CHE144Foundations of Chemistry3
OR
ENV243Water and Earth Science3
OR
ENV242Atmospheric and Climate Science3
OR
ENV244Oceanography and Marine Pollution3
OR
ENV303GIS for Environmental Management and Planning3
OR
ENG221Pollution and Its Control3
OR
ECS200Applied Ecological Approaches3
OR
Specified Elective Group B12 credit points
SUS100Introduction to Sustainable Development3
OR
ENV278Nature-based Tourism3
OR
ENV334Environmental Restoration3
OR
ENV303GIS for Environmental Management and Planning3
OR
ENV245Global and Regional Sustainability3
OR
ECS200Applied Ecological Approaches3
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Entry requirements

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English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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