Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Environment and Society

Modules:
 

• Environmental Ideas and Action
• Sustainable Futures
• Environmental Chemistry 1A
• The Changing Environment
• Environmental Chemistry 1B
• Life on Earth
• Scientific Skills and Communication
• Mathematics and Statistics

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
 

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
 

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

The cost of studying at RMIT University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 38,400 annually, to study in RMIT University.

With the emergence of the global green economy, graduates from this course are highly sought after by employers thanks to their rare combination of environmental science and environmental policy skills.
 

Graduates work in local and international organisations, including government departments, consulting firms, and private and public businesses in metropolitan and rural areas.
 

Professional environmental careers may see you undertaking tasks relating to environmental management, identifying community needs, environmental planning and environmental reporting.
 

• scientist

• policymaker

• environmental advocate and activist

• environmental manager

• sustainability manager

• sustainability consultant

• environmental protection officer

• environmental policy officer

• community education officer.