Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences
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. The Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences will prepare you for postgraduate study towards a career in a number of professions, including clinical work or research in audiology and speech and language pathology, forensic speech science, the development of associated speech and hearing technologies, or teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
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. Gain a unique set of skills that employers want
Impress employers with your understanding of how human language works, which you’ll develop via the degree’s linguistic focus. Study the production and perception of spoken language
Learn how we produce speech sounds, how language develops in children, and how computers are used in speech and language analysis.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Audiologist (after further study)
Climate scientist or atmospheric physicist
Ecological sustainability officer
Environmental geologist
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental scientist
Forensic speech scientist
Health worker
Meteorologist
National parks manager
Resource manager
River or land management officer
Spatial information officer
Speech pathologist (after further study)
Speech, hearing or language researcher
TESOL practitioner (after further study)
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Bureau of Meteorology or Weather zone
Cochlear
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental protection agencies
Government agencies and departments
Hearing Australia
Hospitals
Local councils
Mining companies
NGOs
Not-for-profit organisations
Private health sector
Speech and hearing health organisations
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.
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