Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management BEnvPolMgt

2009

Program Outline

Environmental change is rapidly altering the world in which we live - our cities and suburbs, regional and rural landscapes, our natural heritage and biodiversity, as well as important political and economic aspects. Students will learn about the important factors of environmental change and develop the strategies, policy, and planning skills to manage environmental issues at local, national and global levels.

Areas covered include urban biodiversity, conservation and restoration, coastal development, water resource use, global environmental change and ecotourism. Other courses consider the role of environmental politics in recognising and resolving environmental problems and the relevance of environmental ethics to environmental action. Courses are also offered in environmental impact assessment, geographical information systems, social science research techniques and other related disciplines. Graduates will be well equipped for careers in environmental policy, planning and consultancy, administration at local and state government levels, media organisations, teaching and research.

Environmental Policy and Management Internship

Final year students with good academic results are strongly encouraged to consider a work placement (internship). Students can choose to spend up to two days a week with a community, business, industry or government agency engaged in environmental policy, planning and management activities, or with a group engaged in environmental research. Students can choose or are assigned specific projects and prepare reports on their methods and results. A course coordinator monitors student progress in weekly seminars. The course provides students a valuable opportunity to apply their academic skills in a professional environment, make contact with possible employers and have practical experience recorded on their university results.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Full time Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management students are encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad and student exchange links that the University has developed with over 100 overseas institutions. Students can study overseas for one or two semesters and earn credit towards their University of Adelaide program. Tuition fees are waived by the overseas university if a student enrols at an institution that is an exchange partner of the university.

Related Programs

Combined/Double Degrees

Students interested in studying at Adelaide should consider the benefits of completing a combined or double degree programCombined degrees allow students to further expand their knowledge and acquire skills in diverse areas. Such degrees usually require four years of full-time study with students receiving two degree certificates upon completion. Graduates of combined degree programs emerge in an enviable position, having added an extra dimension to their employment potential.

Students who are enrolled in a single degree only, but wish to apply for a second degree in order to undertake a flexible combined program, may be able to apply internally rather than having to apply through SATAC.  The University rules for internal  transfers, i.e. transferring from one degree to another or applying to enrol in a second degree, can be found at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/admission/internaltransfers.

It is recommended that students planning to undertake a combined degree contact the Student Centre or the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Office for advice.  See contact details below.

Flexible combinations of programs can also be completed in four years and include:

• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of Social Sciences
• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of Media
• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of International Studies
• Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management / Bachelor of Development Studies

Students can also choose to undertake an informal combination of programs not covered in any of the arrangements listed above. Again, students may be able to apply internally rather than having to apply through SATAC.  The University rules for internal  transfers, i.e. transferring from one degree to another or applying to enrol in a second degree, can be found at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/admission/internaltransfers.

However, students will need to contact the other Faculty to discuss meeting the requirements of the other degree. It will usually take longer than four years to complete one of these informal double degree programs.

Concurrent degree combinations are not available to international students

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 66.05 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324031 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 70
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $23,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

All courses are worth 3 units each. Major and Minor courses Humanities and Social Sciences courses Other Faculty courses: University Course Planner.
Level I: Choose the following courses (24 units)
Semester One  GEST 1002 Footprints on a Fragile Planet GEST 1004 Population and Environment in Australia Minor sequence: Choose one course from the list of Level I Minor courses Electives: Choose one course from the list of Level I Humanities and Social Sciences Courses or other Faculty courses.  Semester Two GEST 1001 Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet GEST 1003 Thinking Economically Minor sequence: Choose one course from the list of Level I Minor courses Electives: Choose one course from the list of Level I Humanities and Social Sciences Courses or other Faculty courses.
Level II or Advanced Level: Choose the following courses (24 units)
4 x Advanced Level GEST specialised courses Minor sequence: Choose two courses from the list of Level II or Advanced Level Minor courses Electives: Choose two courses from the list of Level II or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences Courses or other Faculty Level Two courses.
Level III or Advanced Level: Choose the following courses (24 units)
4 x Advanced Level GEST specialised courses Minor sequence: Choose two courses from the list of Level III or Advanced Level Minor courses Electives: Choose two courses from the list of Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences Courses or other Faculty Level Three courses.

Graduate Attributes

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences facilitates an environment in which graduates are encouraged to take personal responsibility for developing the following attributes:

• Broad general knowledge.
• Specialised knowledge of current environmental issues from a social sciences perspective.
• An appreciation of the various theoretical and philosophical frameworks within which environmental issues are raised.
• A trained mind with the skills and discipline to research, synthesise, organise and present information on the environment, using a range of technologies as appropriate.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to argue from evidence.
• The ability to think creatively and communicate ideas effectively for the purpose of developing appropriate environmental policies.
• The ability to set appropriate goals and to work independently and/or cooperatively to achieve specified outcomes
• A clear understanding of ethical issues in their professional and intellectual contexts.
• A commitment to researching and solving environmental problems and raising awareness of environmental issues in an intellectual and broader social context.

Useful Links

• Humanities and Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Science
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules

The Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management commenced in 2008, replacing the Bachelor of Environmental Studies.  Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Studies are expected to complete the program according to the rules that were in place in the year they commenced the degree.  However, they will be permitted to undertake a tailored program that combines elements of the template above with the rules in place the year they commenced.  Students affected by this change should consult the Faculty Office and have an individual study program approved if they have not already done so.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Studies will have the option to graduate in the Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management if they wish.  Students who choose this option should consult the Faculty Office.