Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSelect from a diverse range of majors across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences, taught by world-class scholars, to create a degree that is expressly yours with the ANU Bachelor of Arts.
You will have the flexibility to engage in hands-on projects, take your studies abroad, or undertake an internship. You will gain valuable analytical and research skills transferable to the global workplace while developing expertise in critical analysis, written and oral communication, and the ability to drive global and local change.
Environmental Studies Major
Environmental studies provides training in the interdisciplinary tools needed to investigate society’s relationships to the environment and critically develop responses to pressing challenges of our time. The environment is a major discourse and force in society. The causes and effects of ecological change are woven through social institutions, human cultures, and economic systems. Environmental change is a continuity for all living things dependent on the vital energies and assets of the biosphere. And yet, human and non-human social agents have vastly different responsibilities for environmental harms and the regulation of resource use. The changing structures of environmental inequalities and global risks are an essential topic of social scientific study, especially in an age of climate transformation.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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- Canberra, ACT
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- Observatory Rd, Coonabarabran, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 80.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies) will prepare you for the following roles.
Environmental Consultant
An Environmental Consultant provides advice on environmental issues to businesses, organisations and government departments. You might look at curr...
Environmental Officer
An Environmental Officer ensures an organisation’s activities are sustainable and environmentally aware. You’ll make sure practices meet government...
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists are passionate about the natural environment and aim to protect and conserve wildlife, plants and forests, fishes, natural...
Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Officers help organisations reduce their emissions and carbon footprint. They develop and implement a sustainability plan as well as...
Conservation Officer
Conservation Officers develop and implement programs to protect our environment and natural resources including agricultural land, forests, fishes,...
Environmental Policy Analyst
An Environmental Policy Analyst evaluates and develops policies aimed at protecting and improving environmental quality. You might work for governm...
Natural Resource Manager
A Natural Resource Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to sustainably manage and conserve natural resources, includin...
Community Engagement Officer
A Community Engagement Officer encourages public participation and awareness of an organisation’s services. You might organise community events or...
Environmental Educator
An Environmental Educator teaches individuals and communities about environmental issues and sustainability practices. You may work in schools, non...
About Australian National University
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.
ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.
