Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies)

Overview

Description:
 Environment and humanity are inextricably linked. The future of this planet and the human societies it supports, depend upon committed, informed and critical people trained to confront the challenges of environmental issues. JCU's Bachelor of Arts (Environmental Studies) introduces students to these challenges within the Bachelor of Arts framework.

This course combines a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to examine the study, management and appreciation of the environment. It aims to integrate material from the fields of economics, engineering, law, science and social sciences with the relevant basic disciplines of ecology and geography.

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree that enables you to tailor a study program to suit your interests and equip you for a broad variety of career options. The BA is recognised by employers as providing a broad education that produces graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential in today's workforce.
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 311031Townsville; 321031Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Joint Degree Options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Community Welfare

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Bachelor of Journalism

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Social Work

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Students should consult the Academic Adviser to determine their course of study in levels 2 and 3.

Level 1

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

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3 credit points selected from:

EV1002:03 Society and Environment

EV1004:03 Understanding Environmental Issues

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12 credit points of level 1 study as specified in requirement 3 of the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and a maximum of 6 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and in accordance with the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts.

Level 2 and Level 3

6 credit points of level 2 study in EV subjects

PLUS

12 credit points of level 3 study in EV subjects

PLUS

3 credit points from the following cognate subjects:

AN2013:03 / AN3013:03 Culture, Knowledge and Environment

BU2007:03 Project Management

BX3091:03 Tourism and the Environment

HI2001:03 / HI3001:03 Globalisation - Historical Perspectives

HI2005:03 / HI3005:03 Environmental History

LA2902:03 Environmental Law and Policy

PL2002:03 / PL3002:03 Policy Analysis and Management

SY2005:03 / SY3005:03 Qualitative Research

SY2012:03 / SY3012:03 Social Survey Design and Analysis

Remaining credit points in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

Level 4 (Honours)

EV4100:06 Honours in Tropical Environment Studies and Resource Management (Part 1 of 2)

EV4101:12 Honours in Tropical Environment Studies and Resource Management (Part 2 of 2)

EV5007:03 Introduction to Research

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3 credit points of EV level 3 or level 5 subjects.

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. The Faculty also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Arts graduates with a major in environmental science pursue careers that require an inter-disciplinary understanding of the environment and society. They may find employment in the areas of:

journalism and environmental education

environmental consultancy

creative writing

public and private organisations with responsibilities for ecologically sustainable development

Practical Experience

JCU's links with leading natural resource management agencies and private sector organisations translate into exciting and relevant vacation placement schemes and team and individual project work.

Special Facilities

Students at JCU have access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on earth, including the Great Barrier Reef; World Heritage listed rainforests of the wet tropics; tropical savanna; and wetland

environments. Students also benefit from JCU's close links with leading resource management agencies such as:

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority;

Wet Tropics Management Authority;

Queensland's Department of Primary Industries and Environmental Protection Agency.

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