Environmental Management Major
Code MAAALE
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About this Major
Ready to play a key role in our environmental future?
In this major, you’ll develop a specialisation in the core areas of environmental management including the sustainable management of natural areas and urban landscapes. Learn the biological and physical aspects of our environment and unlock the skills needed to manage it. This major also covers multidisciplinary topics including scientific, economic, legal and societal issues.
Code MAAALE
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCI1193 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 15 |
| SCI1192 | Physical Environments | 15 |
| SCI1185 | Ecology | 15 |
| SCM2201 | Soil and Land Processes | 15 |
| SCI2108 | Environmental Management and Sustainability | 15 |
| SCM2104 | Geographical Information Systems | 15 |
| LAW2602 | Environmental Law and Administration | 15 |
| SCM3203 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 15 |
| SCI3453 | Sustainable Natural Resource Management | 15 |
| SCI3206 | Environmental Investigation and Monitoring | 15 |
| ECF3603 | Environmental Economics | 15 |
Note: Students with ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent) should enroll in SCC1111 General Chemistry or SCC1250 Inorganic Chemistry in place of SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental science situations.
- Analyse environmental data using a range of scientific approaches.
- Draw conclusions from field, experimental and/or theoretical approaches to generate solutions to environmental management problems.
- Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using environmental, digital and managerial literacies and technologies.
- Communicate environmental science knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
- Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
- Apply own learning to professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
The strong management focus of this course prepares graduates for careers in government agencies and industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and management of activities, environmental planning and the management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems. Students benefit from a learning environment inspired by world class research academics with strong industry, NGO and government links.
Possible future job titles
Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, Catchment Officer, Natural Resource Officer, Environmental Management Officer, Conservation Field Officer, Land Management Officer, Environmental Consultant, Landcare Officer, Environmental Educator, Coastcare Officer, Marine Park Ranger, National Park Ranger, Bushland Crew Leader, Park Planner, Sanctuary Manager, Ecotourism Officer
This Major can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
Student stories
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I am excited for the future and where this role will take me, thanks to ECU!
I found my practical placement the most valuable part of my courses, as it ultimately led to my first health promotion job. I undertook a 2-week practical placement with the WA Country Health Service in Northam. I had an amazing experience where I was able to create actual, publicised health promotion resources, travel to other towns and participate in events.
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Environmental Science is an incredibly competitive, but also rewarding career path
There isn't a single unit I completed at ECU during my undergrad which hasn't been valuable to me in some way throughout my professional career. Environmental Science is an incredibly competitive, but also rewarding career path. So be utterly relentless in the pursuit of real-world experience whilst working on your degree. Read Melissa's story
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