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Bachelor of Environmental Science

ProviderThe University of New England
Course code: QTAC626901UniversityStudy area: Environmental Studies, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJune 2026 · Armidale · NSW

Course overview

This degree offers a range of flexible study pathways keyed into careers opportunities for students to learn about our environment and its management: air, land, water, plants and wildlife. Underpinned by cutting-edge research, graduates develop skills in the field and laboratory, and are equipped to solve real-world problems on regional, national and global scales.Each of our majors has been designed to strengthen professional competency, fine-tuning the problem solving and critical thinking skills needed in the workplace. Students can also complement their major with a range of minors, adding interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. A fourth year honours program is available. For external study, contact the UNE Future Students Team. For more course information, visit UNE's Course Handbook.
Combined degrees: Refer to entry for: B Environmental Science/B Laws.

Course record

Majors
Applied management; conservation and ecology; natural resources; people and environment; vegetation and landscapes. Minors: Botany; data science and modelling; educational studies; geoscience; global environment; Indigenous knowledge systems; science and communication; soils; spatial science; water science; zoology.
Career Opportunities
Environmental protection agencies, national parks and wildlife manager, positions in museums and herbaria, zoos and botanic gardens, environmental consultancy and conservation, research with CSIRO and universities, policy development and analysis.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.2-26.4

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students31
#2025
Higher education entry10 · 32.3%
32.3%
School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
<5%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways11 · 35.5%
35.5%
International students0 · 0.0%
0.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • ArmidaleNSWFebruary 2026
  • ArmidaleNSWJune 2026
  • ArmidaleNSW