ProviderGriffith UniversityThis program gives you a unique opportunity to prepare for a career as an environmental scientist or as an urban and environmental planner. Upon graduating, you will be equipped to play an important role in bringing social and natural sciences together to find solutions for complex planning issues and problems.
With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you’ll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. You’ll be taught by academics who have a strong footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree.
In your final year, you will complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations that prioritise the employment of honours graduates.
Planning Institute of Australia, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (depending on Bachelor of Science major).
Geography, marine biology, wildlife biology.
Key employment sectors include councils, government, land development, environment, and the construction industry. Potential job outcomes include urban/town planner, strategic planner, regional planner, environmental planner, land development designer, traffic and transport planner, environment consultant, environmental scientist, geographer, wildlife biologist, and marine biologist.
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3); Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced.
Recommended studies: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.
All applicants
Refer to Griffith University general admission criteria.
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.
View English requirementCurrent-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
