Overview

Through the Environmental Science and Management (Aquatic Ecosystems) degree from Charles Sturt University you'll major in an area that captures your imagination: Applied Earth Science; Aquatic Ecosystems; Climate and Sustainability; Ecology and Conservation; or Parks, Recreation and Heritage.

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This course is part of an articulated programme of study. Articulated programmes allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

What you will study:

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Career opportunities:

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of environmental science careers, including:

Biodiversity officer
Catchment manager
Conservation manager
Environmental planner
Sustainability consultant
Spatial scientist
Aquatic scientist
Park ranger
Plant ecologist
Wildlife ecologist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods for Environmental Data Analysis
People and the Environment
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Practice
Environmental Impact Assessment
Earth System Processes
Ecological and Environmental Soil Science
Community and Stakeholder Engagement

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

Management Studies Environmental Sciences View 105 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos: 103015C
A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
OR
A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.OR
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36880 AUD / year

≈ 36880 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9536 AUD / year

≈ 9536 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)

Living costs

Bathurst

Australia

1260 - 2250 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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