Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

Our Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management challenges you to make a positive impact. You will:

• research how humans affect natural environments
• explore approaches to conservation and sustainability
• create policy and plans for managing environmental problems
• learn about climate change, biodiversity, population growth and resource scarcity.

There are also travel opportunities. We offer exchanges and study tours where you’ll tackle real-life problems in vulnerable communities.

Students commencing in July please note some core courses, electives and language part 1 courses may only be offered in Semester 1.

Where could it take you?

Environmental expertise is in demand. You could spend your days outdoors as a park ranger or draw up plans for big business and government. You might set up programs to restore habitats for local wildlife. Perhaps you’ll work towards sustainability in remote communities, build policy around renewable energy, or get involved with ecotourism.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

• Deep discipline knowledge
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Career and leadership readiness
• Intercultural and ethical competency
• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Parks Management, Conservationist, National Parks / Ranger, Climate and Ecosystem Modeller, Conservation Officer, Corporate Sustainability Professional, Fisheries and Marine Officer, Forester, Strategic Planning Officer, Sustainability Manager, Green Design Professional, Land Resources and Land Care, Corporate Policy Advisor, Science Communicators, Environment Protection Officer, Environmental Compliance Officer, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Catchment Management, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer, ...