Applicants are required to have a completed Bachelors degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution. However, applicants without a Bachelors degree or Graduate Certificate, but who have a minimum of five years professional experience in a relevant discipline, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Relevant disciplines typically include science, engineering, environmental studies and environmental management.
Applicants with qualifications and/or work experience in other disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
Gain the latest in-demand skills for professional success in environmental science.
A pathway into the University of South Australia Master of Environmental Science.
Research rated well above world-class in environmental sciences and management.1
Careers to consider:
environmental adviser: offering environmental support to construction sites; ensuring compliance with environmental regulations; helping to achieve environmental targets (e.g. sending zero waste to landfill); liaising with site teams, the client, stakeholders and other environmental teams
land management officer: engaging with and mobilising land managers to continuously improve management of their land and water through a whole of landscape approach to NRM; contributing to the operational management of parks and reserves; delivering on-ground works, community events, activities and minor projects
sustainability officer: setting sustainability policies, goals and objectives; reducing a company's carbon footprint in compliance with government environmental regulations; developing partnerships (e.g. with government agencies and the community) to deliver environmental sustainability projects. You could also consider going on to a Master of Environmental Science.