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Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)

Develop real-world practical skills and contemporary knowledge. Conduct cutting-edge research. Support sustainable communities to thrive.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
80
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 085261J
UOW: 1880

Overview

Environmental science is a practical and multi-disciplinary science that spans the biophysical, geochemical and social sciences and focuses on the interaction between the living and non-living elements of the world, including the role of human impacts.

With a degree in environmental science, you will discover the ethical, social, economic and political aspects of environmental issues and investigate the fresh-water and terrestrial ecosystems of the Illawarra.

Throughout this degree, you will participate in practical classes on campus using cutting-edge technology and off campus undertaking fieldwork where you will study the superb local marine life, coastal landscapes, nearby rainforest escarpment, and fresh-water and terrestrial ecosystems that are part of the local area.

In the first two years of the degree, you will learn environmental science fundamentals and incorporate the 'language' of science through introductory mathematics and statistics. In the third and fourth years, you will specialise in your major. An honours research report with an external organisation is a major component of the fourth year, providing for the integration of industry-based learning.

Taught by leading researchers, these classes will give you the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of tomorrow’s employers and tackle real-world challenges.

See the course handbook for more information.

A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Climate and Sustainability 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Land Resources 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Wildlife and Conservation 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Careers

  • Bush Regenerator
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Educator
  • Environmental Officer
  • Environmental Planner
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Grounds and Environmental Manager
  • National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger
  • Research Scientist
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Accreditation & professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for full membership with the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand and other relevant professional bodies depending on their disciplinary orientation.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$19176 (2025)$153408 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$19176 (2026)$153408 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

    Indicative enrolment

    The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

    Student profile

    This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2024.

    Student profile table
    Applicant background 2024 intake 2024 intake (%)
    Higher education study 6 15%
    Vocational education & training study 0 0%
    Work & life experience 0 0%
    Recent secondary education
    ATAR Only <5 <5
    ATAR plus additional criteria 0 0%
    Other criteria only (non-ATAR) N/P N/P
    International students 0 0%
    All students 41 100%

    < 5: Number of students is less than 5
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

    ATAR profile

    This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

    ATAR profile table
    ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024 ATAR Selection Rank
    Highest rank to receive an offer 97.1 99.95
    Median rank to receive an offer 83.8 90.57
    Lowest rank to receive an offer 70.55 77.55

    < 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
    N/A: Data not available for this item
    N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

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