Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation and Bachelor of Laws
Summary 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. The hallmark of Macquarie’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of the…
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Summary
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. The hallmark of Macquarie’s Bachelor of Laws is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues. You’ll be challenged to think critically about the law to seek innovative solutions to legal problems – skills highly valued by employers. With the option to combine your law degree with any other Macquarie bachelor degree, you can open the way to an array of careers in legal practice, private industry, government, education and community services.
Key features
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. Join a distinguished and global alumni network
Become a distinguished alumni alongside leading judges, lawyers, diplomats, executives and public servants when you graduate. Graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Complete advanced law units and independent research in your final year, and graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Career Outcomes
Professions
Barrister or solicitor
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
CEO or general manager
Conservation policymaker
Diplomat
Ecosystems scientist
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Lobbyist
Natural resource manager
Policy adviser
Politician
Public servant
Research scientist
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Australian Museum
Banks and financial institutions
Conservation agencies
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Legal service providers
Media and news outlets
NGOs
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Research institutes
Start-ups
State forest and national park authorities
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.