Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management
Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management
Our Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management challenges you to make a positive impact. You will: research how humans affect natural environments explore approaches to conservation and sustainability create policy and plans for managing environmental problems learn about climate change, biodiversity, population growth and resource scarcity. There are also travel…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management challenges you to make a positive impact. You will:
- research how humans affect natural environments
- explore approaches to conservation and sustainability
- create policy and plans for managing environmental problems
- learn about climate change, biodiversity, population growth and resource scarcity.
There are also travel opportunities. We offer exchanges and study tours where you’ll tackle real-life problems in vulnerable communities.
Students commencing in July please note some core courses, electives and language part 1 courses may only be offered in Semester 1.
Where could it take you?
Environmental expertise is in demand. You could spend your days outdoors as a park ranger or draw up plans for big business and government. You might set up programs to restore habitats for local wildlife. Perhaps you’ll work towards sustainability in remote communities, build policy around renewable energy, or get involved with ecotourism.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Career and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Parks Management, Conservationist, National Parks / Ranger, Climate and Ecosystem Modeller, Conservation Officer, Corporate Sustainability Professional, Fisheries and Marine Officer, Forester, Strategic Planning Officer, Sustainability Manager, Green Design Professional, Land Resources and Land Care, Corporate Policy Advisor, Science Communicators, Environment Protection Officer, Environmental Compliance Officer, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Catchment Management, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer, …
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
