Bachelor of Arts (Environment)

University or College Griffith University

Qualification Bachelor Degree

Awarding body Griffith University

Cost of the program AUS $20,240 a year

Duration 3 Year(s)

Study mode Full time

Course description This program will develop skills in the analysis and understanding of environmental problems and issues by studying all major relevant biological, social and physical sciences. By emphasising interpretative, rather than quantitative, skills and integrative policy, as well as social and economic approaches relevant to environmental problem solving and management, the degree will enable students to develop an understanding of the complexity of the natural environment, and the important links between human society, economies, and nature. Program coursework joins scientific theory, practical methods and problem-solving techniques to address and resolve real problems associated with issues such as energy use, biodiversity and species loss, environmental behaviour, climate change, corporate environmental management systems, natural area protection, sustainable economies and cities, technology change, and genetic engineering. Teaching activities include lectures, multimedia resources, workshop activities and often field, laboratory, and small groups that cover individual and team project work. In first year students will engage in courses that overview and integrate the biological, physical, and social sciences that are fundamental to understanding environmental issues. In second and third years, the content of the program emphasises the social sciences in order to develop professional skills and knowledge for effective and efficient environmental problem-solving and management. Courses in ecology and other natural sciences can be taken throughout the main program.

Entry requirementsStudents currently studying Year 12 in Queensland should apply through Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Twelve-to-Tertiary on-line application service. Applicants currently studying an Australian Year 12 qualification (either in Australia or off-shore) or an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Education Achievement Level 3 should apply through Universities Admissions Centre Apply-by-Web service. All other International students applying from within or outside Australia on the basis of other than Australian Year 12 qualifications should apply directly to Griffith International.

Application details Students must have completed Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement. They must also satisfy the following English language requirements: TOEFL a minimum score of 550 or a computerised TOEFL score of 213 or an internet-based score of 79 (no score less than 19) or IELTS a minimum overall band score of 6.0 with no sub-score of less than 5.5 or ISLPR score not less than 3 in each skill. English test results must not be more than two years old.

Date of commencement 27-Jul

Number of students 37000

Number of international students 7000

Cricos Provider Code 00233E

Contact details

Ms Lucinda Chappell

Senior Manager International Administration