Bachelor of Environment and Master of Environment

Macquarie University

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Overview The Bachelor of Environment with the Master of Environment explores relationships between humans and their environments, environmental processes and interactions that influence sustainable futures.

Managing the environment and safeguarding it for generations to come has become a key concern of our time.

Human intervention is largely behind issues such as … For more content click the Read More button below.

The four year course streamlines learning opportunities through specially designed undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, thereby providing additional professional training opportunities, areas of study and experience to equip graduates with knowledge, skills and practical field and professional experience, for careers in environmental management.The Bachelor of Environment with the Master of Environment explores relationships between humans and their environments, environmental processes and interactions that influence sustainable futures.

Managing the environment and safeguarding it for generations to come has become a key concern of our time.

Human intervention is largely behind issues such as deforestation, pollution, global warming and species extinction.

But human intervention is also the key to preserving theenvironment.

This multidisciplinary course will provide you with skills and knowledge regarding the social and biophysical drivers of environmental change, so that as a graduate, you'll be equipped to seek innovative solutions to issues emerging around human-environment interactions.

The four year course streamlines learning opportunities through specially designed undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, thereby providing additional professional training opportunities, areas of study and experience to equip graduates with knowledge, skills and practical field and professional experience, for careers in environmental management.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of environmental science and management concepts, and disciplinary methodologies.
2. Identify and evaluate environmental processes, the magnitude and significance of human impacts on environmental processes, and the interconnectedness between different components of the environment.
3. Collect, analyse and interpret primary and secondary data (through lab work, field work, and existing literature) and apply to complex real-world problems in a diverse range of contexts using a range of specialised quantitative methods.
4. Identify and adopt safe work practices in laboratory and field environments.
5. Independently research, critically evaluate and synthesise different forms of information including scientific papers, data, environmental reports and plans.
6. Develop and apply innovative environmental solutions in the framework of ecological, economic, social, and political concepts.
7. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams by integrating knowledge and applying professional skills to ensure positive outcomes.
8. Communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences using evidence-based science to address environmental issues.
9. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability, professional ethics and responsibility as a learner and environmental science practitioner.

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