Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

You can choose from five majors: Applied Earth Science, Aquatic Ecosystems, Climate and Sustainability, Ecology and Conservation, and Parks, Recreation and Heritage. Each major allows you to specialise in an area that aligns with your career goals.

Yes, the course is available both online and on campus. Sessions start on 2 March 2026 (On Campus and Online, Albury-Wodonga), 13 July 2026 (Online only), and 16 November 2026 (Online only).

Yes. As you complete each year of study, you gain a qualification. After the first year, you can receive a Diploma of Environmental Studies; after the second, an Associate Degree in Environmental Science. So if you achieve a diploma and then want to work for a year, when you return, you'll go straight into the associate degree year, with credit for your completed diploma.

Yes. The course includes work-based experiences that build to placements later in the degree, including opportunities for international study in places such as Bhutan, Cambodia and Nepal. Industry has also helped develop the course to ensure graduates have the skills that industry needs.

If you don't quite meet the eligibility criteria, you can complete the five-day Direct Entry Program or First Nations Connections Program and get a guaranteed place. Both programs are free, and if your program is on campus, Charles Sturt University will cover your travel, accommodation and meal costs.