Overview

The University of Newcastle provides the opportunity to explore the science behind human-induced impacts. You'll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis. Gain experience in management-based skills to help protect our environment. Both now and into the future.

Our region offers vast environmental diversity and is perfect for gaining practical experience in the field. We are right on the doorstep of the Hunter Valley mining belt, the Hunter wetlands and the NSW coastline. Our partnership with industry allows you to take part in exciting work placements and research opportunities while you study.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management at The University of Newcastle can go on to work in a diverse range of areas depending on their chosen majors and specialties.

You might work for government departments or councils, for non-government-organisations, or in private industry.

Professional outcomes:

Conservation and Ecology

Environmental Science

Laboratory and Research Work

Urban and Regional Planning

Policy Development

Marine Biology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organisms to Ecosystems

Environmental Science Concepts and Methods

Physical and Chemical Environmental Systems

Environmental Values and Ethics

Spatial Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

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International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 27 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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110

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70

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52

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 059877D

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

For programmes requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39595 AUD / year

≈ 39595 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government
Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Additional Details

Living costs

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