Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)
Overview
Discover how to develop and manage solutions to address global environmental challenges.
Learn from world-leading experts in environmental science, ecology, conservation and sustainability.
Our teachers engage in cutting-edge research and are involved in decision-making for institutions such as:
- Nature Conservancy
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
- World Health Organization.
They bring their expertise to the classroom to provide you with unparalleled insights into the latest developments in environmental science research.
This program includes hands-on learning experiences in a diverse range of locations across Queensland, and international locations such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
Gain a sound understanding of the natural sciences with the added focus on social and economic disciplines, decision-making, problem-solving and policy analysis.
Research how to manage complex environmental problems through techniques and approaches that integrate biophysical, social, cultural, economic, legal and management factors.
There is also the opportunity to complete an industry placement to refine your environmental management skills.
In your final year, you'll apply the research, knowledge and skills acquired in your first 3 years and develop your ability to manage complex real-world problems that affect a range of natural or urban environments.
Program highlights
- Learn from UQ’s experts and industry leaders and apply these theories during interactive classes.
- Take advantage of opportunities for marine and terrestrial research and field- and lab-based learning.
- Access unique biodiversity hotspots and fascinating ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs to World Heritage rainforests.
- Get hands on with a full semester of placement and practical experience.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- 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:
- Sustainable Development
- Climate Change and Environmental Management
- Geographical Information Systems
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Industrial Placement
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:
- Environmental planner
- Environmental management consultant
- Sustainability adviser
- Environmental scientist
- Resource recovery manager
- Research scientist
- Environmental assessment and compliance consultant
- Energy and sustainability professional
Average annual salary range
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Average annual salary range
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Next steps after graduation
You will find employment in managerial, research, administrative and educational roles within a variety of sectors, including:
- national parks and wildlife conservation
- environmental assessment and compliance
- natural resource management including coastal, river and catchment systems
- policy development
- government and commercial consultancy in environmental planning and management
- mining and resources
- environmental tourism
- environmental management.
Due to our strong research profile, many of our graduates further their research ambitions by enrolling in Master of Philosophy or PhD programs, where they continue developing their research skills and make significant contributions to knowledge.
We visited mines, wind farms, sugar cane farms, the Great Barrier Reef, and many others.
There are plenty of hands-on experiences, industry placements, discipline variety, and support structures to round out your professional and personal development.
I chose environmental management for the opportunity to protect environmental values, work outdoors, understand natural systems and processes, and develop solutions to complex problems. The degree also offered fantastic lecturers, a diverse range of elective subjects, great fieldwork experiences and good career prospects.
With a UQ degree, you are confined only by your imagination. Studying Environmental Management gave me the right tools for a career in animal conservation and now I work to enhance the welfare of hundreds of elephants around the world.
We visited mines, wind farms, sugar cane farms, the Great Barrier Reef, and many others.
There are plenty of hands-on experiences, industry placements, discipline variety, and support structures to round out your professional and personal development.
I chose environmental management for the opportunity to protect environmental values, work outdoors, understand natural systems and processes, and develop solutions to complex problems. The degree also offered fantastic lecturers, a diverse range of elective subjects, great fieldwork experiences and good career prospects.
With a UQ degree, you are confined only by your imagination. Studying Environmental Management gave me the right tools for a career in animal conservation and now I work to enhance the welfare of hundreds of elephants around the world.
Events
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1 May - 22 May
UQ's sustainable energy programs – live Q&A webinars
6 June
UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship information webinar
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 78 | 29.5 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - 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 Management (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 Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Environmental Mgmt (Hons) for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 97.3 | 97.3 |
| Median | 86.35 | 86.7 |
| Lowest | 74.4 | 78 |
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Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$8,444
2025
$8,444
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2025
AUD $50,560
2025
Additional costs
- This program includes one or more compulsory field trip courses that may incur additional costs. Please check the course descriptions for more information.
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 Management (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
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) is 2376.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) is 705101.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) is 705101.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 2025 - 5 May 2025 (with offer acceptance due 18 May 2025).
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
If you're applying from Australia for Semester 2, 2025: You have until 25 July 2025 to submit your application and accept your offer for Semester 2. This excludes programs where late enrolments are not permitted and programs that are only available to commence in Semester 1.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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