Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
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 broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills.
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. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park
Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Arts manager
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
Business manager
Conservation policymaker
Ecosystems scientist
Entrepreneur
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Game designer
Intelligence and security specialist
Journalist
Lobbyist
Market or social researcher
Natural resource manager
Project manager
Radio producer or presenter
Research scientist
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Australian Museum
Banks and financial institutions
Conservation agencies
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Legal service providers
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Museums
NGOs
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Research institutes
Start-ups
State forest and national park authorities
Universities
Water and resource management companies
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.