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Bachelor of Environmental Science

Effective from 01-JUL-2024 : Code W89

This International Dual Degree provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable international experience whilst receiving two degrees. Graduates will receive both a Bachelor of Environmental Science from ECU and a BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management from the University of Portsmouth (UK). Students gain a grounding in the biological, chemical, physical and social aspects of the environment, and the knowledge and skills used in its management. The course draws on the cross disciplinary knowledge and skills across ECU and the University of Portsmouth to facilitate the pursuit of a career across the broad employment domains of environmental science and management and takes advantage of the specialisations each university offers. Students will spend their third year at the University of Portsmouth undertaking fieldwork in the Mediterranean amongst other subjects, developing resilience, independence and an international outlook.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad science knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical environmental situations.
2. Collect and analyse environmental data.
3. Devise scientific solutions to environmental challenges.
4. Access, evaluate and synthesise environmental information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate environmental knowledge in professional and public contexts.
6. Incorporate multiple perspectives taking into account environmental, cultural and economic factors.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
8. Practise autonomy, accountability and judgement towards personal and professional development.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3.5 Years
• Part Time: 7 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Secondary Location

The first two years are delivered by Edith Cowan University on the Joondalup Campus. The third year is delivered by the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom on campus, and the final semester is delivered by Edith Cowan University on the Joondalup Campus.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Eddie VAN ETTEN

Course Structure

Students will undertake the first two years at Edith Cowan University, Year 3 at the University of Portsmouth and the final semester in Year 4 at Edith Cowan University.

Note: Students who have completed Chemistry ATAR or equivalent should enrol in SCC1111 General Chemistry, while those that have not completed Chemistry ATAR should enrol in SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.

Year 3

ECU Students (Outbound) Year 3 of this course is studied at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students will complete 120 credit points (6 units x 20cp each) from the units listed below. For details of the units, please consult the University of Portsmouth handbook which can be found online at https://www.port.ac.uk/

M31577 Overseas Study Research and Fieldwork Skills

M20145 Climate Change

M30012 Conservation Biogeography

M32667 Environmental Assessment and Management

M30011 Hazardscapes

M31679 Weather Science

University of Portsmouth Students (Inbound) Students from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom will complete 120 credit points (8 units x 15cp each) from the units listed below. For details of the units, please consult the ECU handbook which can be found online at https://www.ecu.edu.au/handbook.

SCI2108 Environmental Management and Sustainability

SCI2115 Ecological Restoration

SCM2104 Geographical Information Systems

SCM2110 Marine and Freshwater Processes

SCM2201 Soil and Land Processes

SCI2118 Australian Biota

SCI2371 Sustainable Water

ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment

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