The Bachelor of Environments is an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that prepares students to understand, analyse and respond to the complex challenges facing our built, natural, social and virtual environments. The degree brings together expertise from a broad range of disciplines — including environmental science, ecology, urban planning, sustainability, geography, policy and social sciences — giving students both a comprehensive foundation and the opportunity to specialise in an area of their choosing. It is typically a three-year full-time program (or equivalent part-time) and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) at Level 7. Graduates are well-positioned to work across government, private consulting, not-for-profit organisations, research institutions and international development agencies.

At its core, the degree is built on the understanding that modern environmental challenges — from climate change and biodiversity loss to urbanisation and water security — cannot be solved by a single discipline alone. Students learn to link perspectives from the natural and social sciences, develop technical field and laboratory skills, and engage with Indigenous perspectives, environmental law, spatial analysis and sustainability policy. Many programs allow students to tailor their studies through majors or specialisations in areas such as conservation biology, environmental management, landscape ecology, sustainable development, or spatial systems. Key employers of graduates include federal and state government departments, environmental consulting firms, mining and resources companies, infrastructure developers, research organisations, non-government organisations (NGOs) and international bodies.

For domestic students, entry to a Bachelor of Environments typically requires completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12) or an equivalent qualification such as an AQF Diploma, Associate Degree, or international equivalent. Applicants are assessed primarily on their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent selection rank, which varies by institution and program demand. Entry is competitive at many universities, and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee a place. Preferred or recommended senior secondary subjects generally include English, Mathematics (at least at a general level), and at least one science subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography or Earth and Environmental Science. Some programs with science-heavy specialisations (such as Environmental Science majors) may require Mathematical Methods at units 3 and 4, or equivalent, with a minimum study score. Applicants without these prerequisites may be able to undertake bridging courses prior to commencing.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements, typically demonstrated through an IELTS score of 6.0–6.5 overall (with no band below 6.0), or equivalent scores in TOEFL, PTE Academic or Cambridge English. Non-Year 12 applicants — including mature-age students, TAFE graduates, and those with prior university study — may be assessed on the basis of their academic record, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), or a personal statement outlining relevant experience and motivations. Some institutions also offer early entry schemes, Indigenous entry pathways, or equity access programs for eligible students. Work experience in environmental fields, while not usually mandatory for undergraduate entry, is valued and can strengthen applications through pathway programs or portfolio-based entry.