Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
Overview
Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia’s highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences.
Open up pathways to further research, postgraduate study options and exciting career opportunities by undertaking an additional year of study to obtain your honours in environmental science.
During your honours year, you'll work under the guidance of a researcher to pursue an independent research project in an area of interest.
Learn how to research the environment, apply your critical thinking skills and communicate and present your results.
Depending on the nature of your research project, you can also undertake fieldwork in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems, including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia.
When you graduate, you'll find employment and research opportunities throughout industry, government and other sectors, and enjoy the personal and professional satisfaction of safeguarding our environment.
Alternately, further your research ambitions by continuing into a higher degree by research to further develop your skills and make significant contributions to knowledge.
Program highlights
- Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with a flexible program that gives you the freedom to follow your passion.
- Work under the guidance of a researcher and learn how to deliver a range of environmental strategies and solutions based on your findings.
- Be in high demand by employers for your ability to think critically and work independently.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Honours Research Project
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Research scientist
- Environmental scientist
- Environmental researcher
- Environment adviser
- Impact assessment scientist
- Aviation and wildlife consultant
- Environmental engineer
- Soil carbon researcher
- Toxicology consultant
- Water quality specialist
Graduate salary
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Graduate salary
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Next steps after graduation
As a graduate, you will contribute to environmental decision-making and management, and address global environmental challenges. You can find employment in organisations and sectors such as:
- consultancy dealing with environmental monitoring, impact assessment and management
- government agencies, nationally and internationally
- mining industries
- private companies, providing sustainability advice
- natural resource management, including coastal, river and catchment systems
- national parks and wildlife conservation
- policy development for government
- teaching and research
- environmental tourism
- international agencies.
“As a practical learner, I highly valued the field trips offered during the program. These experiences enabled me to envisage life as an environmental professional.”
Max SetchfieldGraduate, Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
“I learned from renowned conservation experts and was exposed to world-leading research projects. I also volunteered with the Idalia Recovery Organisation of Students, assisting with fauna surveys, park maintenance and mapping. It inspired me to continue with my studies into my honours year and pursue a career in conservation.”
Thomas NixonGraduate, Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
“As a practical learner, I highly valued the field trips offered during the program. These experiences enabled me to envisage life as an environmental professional.”
Max SetchfieldGraduate, Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
“I learned from renowned conservation experts and was exposed to world-leading research projects. I also volunteered with the Idalia Recovery Organisation of Students, assisting with fauna surveys, park maintenance and mapping. It inspired me to continue with my studies into my honours year and pursue a career in conservation.”
Thomas NixonGraduate, Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- an overall GPA of 4, and
- a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Prerequisites
- an overall GPA of 4, and
- a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $43,504
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $7,330
Indicative annual fee 2021 Commonwealth supported place
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) for one academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value. The Australian Government indexes fees each year.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) is 2459.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) is 2459.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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