Overview

During the Natural Science (Environmental Management) program at Western Sydney University, you will study developing innovative policy and strategies that address the increasingly complex causes of today's environmental problems. Issues include urban development, global climate change, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), decreasing biodiversity, and deteriorating air and water quality.

In your final year of study, you will undertake a real-world project for a professional client in a selected area of environmental management. The project provides you with first-hand professional experience in project management and problem solving. You also complete 10 weeks or equivalent of general placement.

Your career

As a Natural Science graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Environmental protection

National parks and wildlife service

Rural fire service

Waste management operations

Private environmental consultancies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity

Scientific Literacy

Wildlife Studies

Management of Aquatic Environments

Landuse and the Environment

Environmental Regulation and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Environmental Management View 26 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 041144M
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of Science (Biology or Chemistry recommended) and any two units of English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.

Tuition Fee

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International

35280 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35280 AUD per year during 36 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Natural Science (Environmental Management).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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