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In our fast-evolving world, the environmental challenges we encounter demand expertise from trained scientists and creative problem-solvers. The University of New England's Bachelor of Environmental Science offers a comprehensive grounding in both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, preparing you for a multidisciplinary career addressing environmental concerns at local, national, and international levels. Choose from diverse majors and interdisciplinary minors spanning the full spectrum of environmental science to find your ideal study path. Benefit from cutting-edge facilities in our dynamic learning spaces, available both on-campus and online, giving you the flexibility to customize your education.
Today's planet urgently needs knowledgeable scientists and innovators to tackle intricate environmental issues arising from rapid global changes. Our Bachelor of Environmental Science is an adaptable program that delivers fundamental principles alongside specialized practical skills in environmental science, along with deep scientific insight into ecological challenges and their management at various scales. Located in NSW's New England region, UNE is surrounded by distinctive ecosystems blending natural and managed landscapes. The course offers hands-on learning opportunities with convenient access to western arid rangelands, wetlands, and agricultural systems, as well as eastern Gondwana rainforests, coastal zones, and urban areas. We tackle pressing environmental concerns including water security, pollution, climate impacts, and biodiversity conservation, with particular focus on rural and regional Australian contexts. As a regionally rooted institution with national and global partnerships, UNE maintains top-tier research and teaching standards that benefit communities, industries, and policymakers. Equip yourself for lifelong career success by gaining the essential knowledge and hands-on abilities to excel as an environmental professional, contributing to the development of environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable solutions.