Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Security Studies
Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Security Studies
Summary 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,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
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. Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. And by learning to think critically and develop solutions by using real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges, you’ll gain key employability skills.
Key features
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. Participate in scenario exercises and dynamic simulations
Gain experience in operational planning, innovation and policy evaluation by using scenario exercises and dynamic simulations. Undertake overseas exchange with security and defence programs
Hone your skills alongside experts in Europe, North America, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or the Philippines.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Business consultant
Climate scientist or atmospheric physicist
Ecological sustainability officer
Environmental geologist
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental scientist
Intelligence analyst
Meteorologist
Military officer
National parks manager
Policy adviser
Resource manager
Risk analyst
River or land management officer
Security consultant
Spatial information officer
Employers
Accounting firms
Agricultural agencies
Airlines
Banks and financial institutions
Bureau of Meteorology or Weather zone
Consulting firms
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Defence agencies
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental protection agencies
Government agencies and departments
Local councils
Mining companies
Multinational corporations
NGOs
Not-for-profit organisations
Police and law enforcement agencies
Technology and telecommunications 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.
