Overview

Key facts

The James Cook University Environmental Science and Management students develop an understanding of how to manage the interactions between people and the environment to find solutions to complex environmental problems.
In your final year, build connections through a professional placement and work experience.

Pursue a career in environmental conservation, research, communication and management. Learn how the biological, physical, social, economic and political spheres interact with and impact our environment. Gain practical experience through laboratory classes, field trips, work experience and research-based assessments as you investigate environmental issues and develop potential solutions.

Career Opportunities

Develop the skills you need to address the great sustainability challenges of our lifetime with a JCU Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management.
Depending on your choice of major (or majors), you could perform roles such as environmental manager, sustainability adviser, project manager, or urban environments and landscape designer.
Your career options include roles within organisations that manage social and environmental issues, including government departments, mining and construction companies or environmental consultancies. Alternatively, you may want to work in renewable energy industries, tourism businesses, local governments or non-government organisations (NGOs).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science, Technology and Truth

Modelling Natural Systems

Geographic Information Systems

Environmental Law and Policy

Quantitative Methods in Science

Human Dimensions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

74

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Townsville, Australia
Cairns, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 27 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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74

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52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 108976B
Assumed Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
Recommended Study: At least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

148 AUD / year

≈ 148 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10040 AUD / year

≈ 10040 AUD / year

Additional Details

the national tuition fee is commonwealth supported

Living costs

Townsville

Australia

1500 - 2800 AUD / month

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

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