Overview

A Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies provides you with more than just knowledge, it gets you thinking about environmental issues and develops your skills to build a better future for us all.There is also no better place to study than Tasmania. The state is a living laboratory, containing a wealth of biodiversity that is accessible straight from the campus door!

This degree combines a breadth of environmental related disciplines plus gives you the option to widen your studies and include other approaches to the study of wilderness and natural environments.

It is a practical, field science focussed degree, providing many options related to the management and understanding of the natural environment as well as geography and environmental policy.

The structure of the degree ensures that you gain a broad understanding of the field, while being able to specialise in areas of interest.

Areas of study covered by this degree include:

Geography and Environmental Studies
Earth Science
Culture, Society and Nature
Natural Resource Management
Plant Ecology
Animal Ecology

The program also develops a wide range of general abilities including:

communication skills,
data collection skills,
fieldwork skills
analytical skills,
information retrieval, manipulation and presentation skills, and
the ability to work across traditional discipline areas.

Career Outcomes

This interdisciplinary degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills that will help them gain employment related to natural environments and wilderness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Management
Dynamics of Tourism
GIS: Introduction
Remote Sensing: Introduction
Sustainable Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hobart, Australia

Disciplines

Agriculture & Forestry Biodiversity & Conservation View 111 other Bachelors in Agriculture & Forestry 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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General requirements

School Leavers

An ATAR score of 65 or higher.

While there are no specific subject prerequisites for this degree, we recommend students study two or more subjects in mathematics and science.

Mature age students

You will need to meet University General Entry Requirements through alternative qualifications or experience.

Assumed Knowledge

Although not mandatory, you may wish to prepare yourself for University study by undertaking one or more foundation units. These are offered at no cost to you (HECS free) and many run in spring and summer school.

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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

30500 AUD / year

≈ 30500 AUD / year

Additional Details

Fees for Domestic students are based on individual unit selections. Commonwealth supported places will be charged a fee based on the number of units $44.70/unit

Living costs

Hobart

Australia

1204 - 2001 AUD / month

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

Funding

Domestic Students

Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including: those who have achieved high academic results, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with sporting ability, students undertaking overseas study, and students with a disability.

Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.

International students

There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) website.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Natural Environment and Wilderness.

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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Overview

Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to ManagementDynamics of TourismGIS: IntroductionRemote Sensing: IntroductionSustainable Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hobart

Funding

Domestic Students

International students

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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Introduction to Management
Dynamics of Tourism
GIS: Introduction
Remote Sensing: Introduction
Sustainable Resource Management