86% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Agriculture & Environmental Studies
Degree overview
Become a leader in the business of sustainability
Do you have a passion for science and sustainability? Want to play a part in solving the environmental problems facing our society? This combined degree can help set you on a leadership path in this fast-growing industry.
Learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis. Gain experience in management-based skills to help protect our environment. Both now and into the future.
When you combine these skills with a broad knowledge of local and global business environments, you expand your commercial and entrepreneurial opportunities in the environmental space – and maximise your employability when you graduate.
World top 175
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for business and economics
World top 200
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for Environmental Sciences
Career opportunities
Graduates of this combined degree go on to work in a diverse range of areas. You might work for government departments or councils, for non-government-organisations, or in private industry.
Professional outcomes:
- Conservation and Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Laboratory and Research Work
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Policy Development
- Marine Biology
Course overview
Specialise your studies by choosing majors from each program:
Business majors (60 units):
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Politics and International Relations
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing
- Tourism and Event Management
Environmental Science and Management majors (80 units):
- Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Marine Science and Management
- Natural Resources and Hazards
- Sustainability
Student experience
Unlocking secrets of the sea 4:11
Our students teamed up with CSIRO and Geosciences Sydney Uni on the voyage of a lifetime, investigating the causes of submarine landslides that lead to tsunamis.
Career-ready placements
Students will complete a 140-hour work placement in a private sector, government or community organisation. There is also the option to undertake overseas field courses.
Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management students are also eligible to enrol in International Study.
Fieldwork is a strong focus of the program and is complemented by practical lab work.
Studying at Newcastle campus
Living in Newcastle
Nestled on Australia's spectacular east coast and surrounded by some of the state's most popular destinations, Newcastle is an all-round wonderful choice as a safe and friendly place to live.
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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Studying at Central Coast campus
Living on the Central Coast
The Central Coast offers a relaxed and convenient lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches and national parks. Our campuses have industry-leading facilities all within beautiful bushland.
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
Read more
Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Read more
Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
Read more
Student showcase
Why study a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management? 1:29
Meet Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management student Hanne and hear firsthand why she chose to study at the University of Newcastle.
Learn essential laboratory and fieldwork skills 2:02
This hands-on Multidisciplinary Laboratories course is embedded in all of our science degrees to ensure our students gain the essential skills required to succeed in their chosen field.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Applying as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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