Bachelor of Sustainable Environments (Environmental Protection and Management)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Campus
City East
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBST

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
057817K

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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To apply for the next intake, please see the Bachelor of Environmental Science (LBVT).

Aim

The Bachelor of Sustainable Environments has been designed to meet the needs of government, business and industry, to supply graduates with a broad knowledge of environmental sustainability and provide specialisations in one of four awards.

Content & Structure

Students are required to complete 108 units of study for the successful completion of the program. The program consists of a first year which is common to all awards. This lays a foundation to the following two years in which one of four awards may be further pursued. Students may elect to change awards at the end of year one. The awards are Geospatial Information Systems, Geographical and Earth Systems, Environmental Protection and Management, Biodiversity and Park Management.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Earth Systems	EART 1010	4.5
Biodiversity for the Environment	BIOL 1014	4.5
Principles of Geospatial Science	GEOE 1018	4.5
Environment: A Human Perspective	ENVT 1013	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sustainable Ecosystems	BIOL 1015	4.5
Scientific Analysis and Communication	ENVT 1015	4.5
Soils in the Australian Landscape	EART 1011	4.5
Land Use Planning	ARCH 1011	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Ecology	BIOL 2023	4.5
Environmental Planning and Policy	ENVT 4026	4.5
Park and Wilderness Management	ENVT 2004	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Professional Experience	ENVT 2011	0
Aboriginal Australia N	ENVT 2008	4.5
Environmental Chemistry Fundamentals	CHEM 1003	4.5
Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective	POLI 2019	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Environmental Law	ENVT 3010	4.5
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Water Quality Processes	CHEM 5007	4.5
Environmental Pollution	ENVT 3023	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation	ENVT 3020	4.5
Environmental Management Systems	ENVT 3002	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 3

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) (See Notes 4,5 & 6)
Conservation Biology	BIOL 2022	4.5
Analytic Methods for Planning	ARCH 2040	4.5
Social and Community Planning	ARCH 2043	4.5
Coastal Environments	BIOL 4001	4.5
Ecotourism, Sustainable Environments and Community	ENVT 3019	4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) (See Notes 7 & 8)
Arid Land Ecology and Management	ENVT 3013	4.5
Fire and Ecosystems	ENVT 3015	4.5
Landcare and Restoration	ENVT 3011	4.5
Landscape Analysis	EART 2008	4.5
Water Resources Systems Design	CIVE 3010	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The program is offered on a three-year full-time basis. The program can also be taken on a part-time basis.

2. Credit will not be granted for more than 66% of the total units of the program.

3. Electives: Some electives will only be offered if sufficient enrolments are received, so may not be available in all years. There may be limited numbers of enrolment places in some field-based electives. Prerequisites may apply to some electives Additional electives are available from the Schools of Mathematics and Statistics, Pharmacy and Medical Sciences and International Business, following approval of the Program Director.

4. A number of courses include a field component (which will vary in length and distance travelled and may incur additional charges).

5. The course Coast Environments is normally held in Study Period 1 (Summer School).

6. The course Landcare and Restoration is offered every alternate year, (available even years only).

7. The course First and Ecosystems is offered every alternate year, (available odd years only).

8. The course, Geomorphology from Space is normally offered in Study Period 6 (mid-semester break) and is taught by intensive mode.