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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science

Course code: #SE5

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $28,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    $25 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    088140E

Highlights
Fieldwork

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science

Discover how environmental science integrates with the management of conserving and rehabilitating natural and degraded ecosystems.

With a strong focus on the Australian environment, you will explore subject areas such as ecology and wildlife, water and climate, mine site rehabilitation, landscape management and restoration. 

Learn through practical experiences, including fieldwork in arid, coastal and forested areas and gain the knowledge, skills and experience required and encouraged by industry and government departments.

Work Integrated Learning  at Federation University

Domestic students may apply for the Industry Placement Program (IPP), which offers up to 26 weeks of industry-based experience. 

IPP students receive a scholarship payment of up to $15,000.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$36,600

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,548
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,000
Tuition 1 person $28,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts/results
  • Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
  • Official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
  • Passport or visa documents (if applicable)
  • Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs) (if applicable)
  • Syllabuses/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The English and Academic Preparation (EAP) program is a non-award University accredited access and preparatory pathway program for non-English speaking international students intending to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate degree studies at Federation University Australia.

International students cannot apply directly for EAP programs, they must apply for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate program and provide their English test scores.

Federation offers a range of English pathways to degree programs.

ProgramdurationEntry requirementLead to
English and Academic Preparation 4 (20 weeks)

Intermediate for students with IELTS 5.0 overall (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.

Advanced for students with IELTS 5.5 overall (with no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Graduate for students with IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

The equivalent of an IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0), 

IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.5) or 

IELTS 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5) to commence study.

English and Academic Preparation 3 (15 weeks)

Intermediate for students with IELTS 5.5 overall (with no band less than 5.0); or equivalent.

Advanced for students with IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band less than 5.5); or equivalent.

Graduate for students with IELTS 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6.0); or equivalent.

The equivalent of an IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0), 

IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.5) or 

IELTS 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5) to commence study.

English and Academic Preparation 2 (10 weeks)

Intermediate - for students with IELTS 5.5 overall (with no band less than 5.5); IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band less than 5.0); or equivalent.

Advanced - for students with IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band less than 6.0); or IELTS 6.5 overall (with no band less than 5.5); or equivalent.

Graduate - for students with IELTS 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6.5); or IELTS 7.0 overall (with no band less than 6.0); or equivalent.

The equivalent of an IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0), 

IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.5) or 

IELTS 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5) to commence study.

English and Academic Preparation 1 (5 weeks)

Intermediate - for students with IELTS 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5); or equivalent.

Advanced - for students with IELTS 6.5 overall (with bands less than 6.0); or equivalent.

Graduate - for students with IELTS 7.0 overall (with no band less than 6.5); or equivalent.

The equivalent of an IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0), 

IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.5) or 

IELTS 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5) to commence study.


Academic background and requirement

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with one final year course in Mathematics (any) or one final year course of either Chemistry, Biology or Physics or overseas equivalent.

Students with post-school qualifications (e.g. diplomas, advanced diplomas) may be considered for admission with advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning).

China:

  • Gao San (Senior High Year 3) (Year 12) with an average of 75% in four academic subjects. OR
  • 高考Gao Kao cut-off score for Tier 2 Chinese Universities. OR
  • Completion of one-year post-secondary study with at least an average score of 70% at a recognized institution.

India: 

  • Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in the best four academic subjects*.
  • OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in the best four academic subjects*

*excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other nonacademic subjects

Foundation Studies Program

This pre-university program is designed specifically for students to meet the requirements to enter the first year of an undergraduate degree or one of the Higher Education Diplomas.

Note: The Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program is unavailable to international students.

Career opportunities

  • Soil scientist
  • Pest management officer
  • Resource analyst
  • Sustainability officer
  • Conservation and biodiversity manager
  • Cultural geographer
  • Cultural heritage manager
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental advisor
  • Environmental and conservation biologist
  • Environmental planner
  • Environmental protection officer
  • Fire management scientist
  • Forestry officer
  • Landcare worker
  • Natural resource manager
  • Hydrologist

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