Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability)
2013 Deakin University Handbook
Award granted | Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) |
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Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
CRICOS course code | 075361K Burwood (Melbourne) |
Deakin course code | S398 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Course structure
- Details of major sequences
Course overview
The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage the interaction between people and the environment, and to satisfy society’s needs for clean water, fresh air and healthy soils through the sustainable use of natural resources, environments and ecosystem services.
Environmental management is a multidisciplinary field which focuses on finding solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the functioning and management of the complex interactions between the biological, physical, social, economic and political worlds.
You can design your own career direction in environmental management by choosing elective units to specialise in areas of study such as wildlife management, coastal and marine management, and environmental sustainability.
There is a focus on providing you with practical and relevant skills that will be invaluable to your future career, with fieldwork and industry-based learning incorporated into all aspects of the course. You will experience a combination of hands-on and theoretical learning and have access to state-of-the-art facilities including sustainability assessment tools and a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) laboratory.
Government and industry partners regularly contribute to the course to ensure graduates are job ready. You will have the opportunity to apply for the Department of Sustainability and Environment Cadetship Program, Industry Based Learning scholarships and Earthwatch projects during your degree, and the Department of Sustainability and Environment Graduate Recruitment program on completion of your degree. Once you have gained experience working in the environmental industry, you will be eligible to become a Certified Environmental Practitioner through the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) degree you may choose to pursue opportunities in a wide variety of careers such as environmental planning, environmental policy, sustainability, environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation, industry-based environmental management, waste management, human dimensions of environmental management, environmental education, catchment management, water resource management, land rehabilitation, pollution control, environmental science, conservation, and coastal and park management.
Course expenses
In addition to student contribution fees, students should be aware that they may be required to meet their own expenses in connection with food and accommodation while on fieldwork.Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 13 core units
- 11 elective units (3 restricted electives and 8 general electives)
- Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
- At least 3 elective units from a prescribed list below (pre-requisites apply)
- No more than 10 credit points at level 1
- At least 14 credit points over levels 2 and 3 with a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
- up to 8 electives can be taken outside the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Major sequences
Students have the option of using their elective units to complete a major. A recommended major sequence for students in the Bachelorof Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability):
- Environmental Health (B) (NEW from 2013)
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
SLE103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE121 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE010 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
plus two elective units
Course structure
Trimester 2
SLE102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE101 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units
* SLE010 is a compulsory 0-credit point unit
Course structure
Level 2
Trimester 1
SLE231 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE201 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE239 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one elective unit
Course structure
Trimester 2
SLE207 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE226 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units
Course structure
Level 3
Trimester 1
SLE301 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE303 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units
Course structure
Trimester 2
SLE308 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE305 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units.
Course structure
Students are required to select at least three of their elective units from the prescribed list below.
SHD201/SHD301 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE202 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE332 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE114 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE215 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE216 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE320 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE328 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE342 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE317 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE322 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of major sequences
Environmental Health (B) - unit set code MJ-S000059
With a focus on healthy environments and healthy people, this major is recommended for students interested in working in public health policy, environmental health and related areas.
SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HBS107 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSN101 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE234 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH205 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE312 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE342 | Unit description is currently unavailable |