Bachelor of Environmental Management (BEnvMan)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2010
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Campus
Gatton
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Management.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2009*
14/72
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2010 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
767209 B EnvMan(NaturalSystems&Wildli
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 6645
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
Enquiries for Australian students
Natural Systems & Wildlife: NRAVS Faculty Office or
Sustainable Development: A/Prof David Neil
Email: Nat Syst & W'life: nravs.enquiries@uqg.uq.edu.au,
Sustainable Development: d.neil@uq.edu.au
Phone: NRAVS Faculty Office: 07 5460 1276 or
Assoc Prof David Neil 07 3365 6717
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2010
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Campus
Gatton
Delivery mode
External, Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Management.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 037427A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 26450
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Management?
Environmental Management is the integration of economics and ecology to utilise and conserve natural systems, and includes any measures taken for the protection, conservation and preservation of the environment, heritage and natural resources.
Environmental Managers consider the scientific, technical, economic, social and management aspects of the environment to produce strategies to manage environmental resources, and to maintain the usefulness of that environment for inhabitation by humans and other species. By studying this degree you will be equipping yourself with the scientific, technical, financial, social and managerial information necessary to analyse problems and produce innovative environmental management solutions.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Management.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Environmental Management
Placement courses
All students undertake a 16 week industrial placement within Australia or overseas.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2010 admissions.
QTAC code(s)
767209 B EnvMan(NaturalSystems&Wildli
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English
Additional application information
- Natural Systems and Wildlife is available internally at St Lucia campus and both internally and externally at Gatton campus.
Sustainable Development is available internally at St Lucia campus. - An internal student attends lectures, tutorials and practicals on campus. An external student receives instruction by mail, or via the internet. Regardless of whether you study in internal or external mode the program is the same.
- Courses offered in the external mode may have residential school requirements.
- It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the internet
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Natural Systems and Wildlife: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037427A
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 6645
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 26450
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2010 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Environmental Management
Careers
Graduates find employment in state and federal government departments, universities, private industry including tourism, industrial organisations, or commercial consultancies dealing with environmental planning and management, environmental tourism, monitoring, and impact assessment. Students who perform well at honours level may choose a research-related career path by entering a higher degree program.
Jobs:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Natural Systems and Wildlife) generally find employment in the private or public sector in environmental management and compliance, land care, mine rehabilitation, environmental tourism and as park rangers, managers and environmental officers with local government.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Environment Institute of Australia
- Soil and Water Conservation Society
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Management
To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Management, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #64 comprising -
- #48 from Part A including all compulsory courses; and
- #16 from Part B or #16 from Part H (Honours)
- complete #48 from Part A, and
- gain a GPA of 5 for Part A
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Management.
