Environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability are at the forefront of modern world challenges. The Bachelor of Environmental Management will equip you to make a positive impact by creating sustainable solutions. This degree explores how environmental science relates to the regulation, economic and social dimensions of environmental policy and management. Our graduates demonstrate skills in observing, analysing, experimenting and discovering the world around us.

Key features

• Practical experience
  This program incorporates hands-on learning experiences, which will prepare you to tackle real-world environmental problems. Fieldwork is a key feature of many courses in this degree. You’ll gain practical skills and learn how to balance economic, social and environmental concerns. 

• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities
  At UNSW Science, we focus on delivering the optimal balance of theory and practical work to equip you with the skills and experience to fast-track your career. The SCIF3199 Science Work Placement course gives you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through an internship. Previous work placement students have interned with IT companies, start-ups, government departments and large biomedical and biotechnology companies. Along with new professional skills and connections, you’ll also gain course credit for your work placement.

• Research internship course
  The SCIF2041 Research Internship course gives you the opportunity to complete a short theoretical or experimental research project in a world-leading research team supervised by a member of academic staff. Internships may also involve a placement outside of UNSW, in the form of externally funded research programs.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

Learn with the best
UNSW Science is home to globally recognised researchers and educators in the areas of climate change and sustainability. Our cross-disciplinary research influences important government and industry policies. Our world-class laboratories, clinics and simulators give you the tools to explore new frontiers and make meaningful scientific discoveries to benefit society.

• We’re of the?top 50 universities?in the?world for Environmental Sciences (#31).*
• We’re ranked 2nd in Australia for research output in Earth & Environmental Sciences.