Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Environment
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Environment
Summary The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you’ll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. The Bachelor of Environment explores critical environmental systems and processes, relationships between humans and their environments, and the interactions that influence sustainable futures. It’s founded in the scientific aspects of the environment, the effects of human-induced changes, and the management of resources. You’ll become highly knowledgeable about how individuals, societies and governments can best navigate a path towards sustainability, and economic and social prosperity. With huge growth projected in the environment sector in the coming years, this skill set will see you in high demand.
Key features
Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills
Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities. Enjoy learning in the brand-new arts precinct
Study in flexible open classroom spaces that can be used for a wide range of teaching and learning activities. Complete an extensive supervised project
Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career. Undertake field trips in Australia and overseas
Gain practical experience in places in New South Wales, such as Seal Rocks and Wee Jasper, and in New Zealand and further afield.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Arts manager
Business manager
Climate scientist or atmospheric physicist
Ecological sustainability officer
Entrepreneur
Environmental geologist
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental scientist
Game designer
Intelligence and security specialist
Journalist
Lobbyist
Market or social researcher
Meteorologist
National parks manager
Project manager
Radio producer or presenter
Resource manager
River or land management officer
Spatial information officer
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Banks and financial institutions
Bureau of Meteorology or Weather zone
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental protection agencies
Government agencies and departments
Legal service providers
Local councils
Media, creative or communications agencies
Mining companies
Multinational corporations
Museums
NGOs
Not-for-profit organisations
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
