Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2011
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
Sustainable Development: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English.
Additional application information
- Natural Systems and Wildlife is available internally at St Lucia campus and both internally and externally at Gatton campus.
Sustainable Development is available internally at St Lucia campus. - An internal student attends lectures, tutorials and practicals on campus. An external student receives instruction by mail, or via the internet. Regardless of whether you study in internal or external mode the program is the same.
- Courses offered in the external mode may have residential school requirements.
- It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the internet
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Natural Systems & Wildlife: A/Prof Marc Hockings or
Sustainable Development: A/Prof David Neil
Email: Nat Syst & W'life: m.hockings@uq.edu.au,
Sustainable Development: d.neil@uq.edu.au
Phone: A/Prof Marc Hockings: 07 5460 1140or
Assoc Prof David Neil 07 3365 6717
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2011
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
Sustainable Development: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 037427A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Management?
Environmental Management is the integration of economics and ecology to utilise and conserve natural systems, and includes any measures taken for the protection, conservation and preservation of the environment, heritage and natural resources.
Environmental Managers consider the scientific, technical, economic, social and management aspects of the environment to produce strategies to manage environmental resources, and to maintain the usefulness of that environment for inhabitation by humans and other species. By studying this degree you will be equipping yourself with the scientific, technical, financial, social and managerial information necessary to analyse problems and produce innovative environmental management solutions.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Management.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Placement courses
All students undertake a 16 week industrial placement within Australia or overseas.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
Sustainable Development: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English.
Additional application information
- Natural Systems and Wildlife is available internally at St Lucia campus and both internally and externally at Gatton campus.
Sustainable Development is available internally at St Lucia campus. - An internal student attends lectures, tutorials and practicals on campus. An external student receives instruction by mail, or via the internet. Regardless of whether you study in internal or external mode the program is the same.
- Courses offered in the external mode may have residential school requirements.
- It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the internet
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
Sustainable Development: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037427A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Environmental Management
Careers
Graduates find employment in state and federal government departments, universities, private industry including tourism, industrial organisations, or commercial consultancies dealing with environmental planning and management, environmental tourism, monitoring, and impact assessment. Students who perform well at honours level may choose a research-related career path by entering a higher degree program.
Jobs:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Natural Systems and Wildlife) generally find employment in the private or public sector in environmental management and compliance, land care, commercial consultancies dealing with environmental planning and management, mine rehabilitation, environmental tourism and as park rangers, managers and environmental officers with local government.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Environment Institute of Australia
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
Program rules for the Bachelor of Environmental Management
To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Management
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Environmental Management, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 comprising -
- #48 from Part A including all compulsory courses; and
- #16 from Part B or #16 from Part H (Honours)
- complete #48 from Part A, and
- gain a GPA of 5 for Part A
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
