Course overview
The vertically integrated Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Natural Resource Management program develops graduates who can apply transdisciplinary systems-thinking to complex environmental challenges. Students will gain advanced capabilities in land and natural resource management, including skills in emerging policy areas, carbon farming, biodiversity markets, environmental monitioring technologies, and stakeholder engagement. Graduates will be equipped to design and implement sustainable solutions that balance environmental protection with production and community outcomes across various spatial and temporal scales. For more course information, visit UNE's Course Handbook.
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Career Opportunities
Students of natural resource management, with their transdisciplinary skillset and ability to see the big picture, have diverse avenues for employment. Graduates generally end up in project management roles, amalgamating data and conclusions from subject matter specialists to form recommendations and policy outcomes that consider the environmental, economic, social and political dimensions of management. Potential fields of employment include:
Agriculture
Ecotourism
Forest management
Indigenous land management
Land restoration or rehabilitation
Mining
Not-for-profit or philanthropic, volunteer and outreach organisations (e.g. Landcare, rivercare, bushcare and dunecare groups, WIRES, RSPCA)
Private consulting and advisory services
Renewable energy
Research (e.g. university labs, DPI, CSIRO)
State or federal government advisory and regulation services
Water resource management
Majors
Major: Natural Resources
Minors: Carbon Accounting and Reporting; Consultancy and Business; Environmental Monitoring Technologies; Environmental Stewardship Markets; Geology; People and Policy; Project Management; Water Management; Wildlife Management; Vegetation Management
Entry requirements
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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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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- ArmidaleNSWFebruary 2026
- ArmidaleNSWJune 2026
- ArmidaleNSW

