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Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Natural Resource Management
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Primary industries and environment
The vertically integrated Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Natural Resource Management program develops graduates who can apply transdisciplinary systems-thinking to complex environmental challenges. Students will g […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9,504 (1st year contribution)
University of New England - Armidale
Start Date
Feb 2026
Jun 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

The vertically integrated Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Natural Resource Management program develops graduates who can apply transdisciplinary systems-thinking to complex environmental challenges. Students will gain advanced capabilities in land and natural resource management, including skills in emerging policy areas, carbon farming, biodiversity markets, environmental monitioring technologies, and stakeholder engagement. Graduates will be equipped to design and implement sustainable solutions that balance environmental protection with production and community outcomes across various spatial and temporal scales. For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook.

University of New England

Majors

Major: Natural Resources

Minors: Carbon Accounting and Reporting; Consultancy and Business; Environmental Monitoring Technologies; Environmental Stewardship Markets; Geology; People and Policy; Project Management; Water Management; Wildlife Management; Vegetation Management

Other requirements

Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
Biology
Assumed knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent):
– sound knowledge of any 2 units of English;
– sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses; and
– thorough knowledge of 2 units of HSC Mathematics Standard.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Students of natural resource management, with their transdisciplinary skillset and ability to see the big picture, have diverse avenues for employment. Graduates generally end up in project management roles, amalgamating data and conclusions from subject matter specialists to form recommendations and policy outcomes that consider the environmental, economic, social and political dimensions of management. Potential fields of employment include:

Agriculture
Ecotourism
Forest management
Indigenous land management
Land restoration or rehabilitation
Mining
Not-for-profit or philanthropic, volunteer and outreach organisations (e.g. Landcare, rivercare, bushcare and dunecare groups, WIRES, RSPCA)
Private consulting and advisory services
Renewable energy
Research (e.g. university labs, DPI, CSIRO)
State or federal government advisory and regulation services
Water resource management

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