Earth and Environment

Why study Earth and Environment at UNE?

As governments and industries across the world increasingly grapple with critical environmental issues, demand for comprehensively trained earth and environment practitioners continues to increase. Our expertise in earth and environment will equip you with the knowledge and skills to address many of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Our experienced teaching staff consisting of biologists, ecologists, geologists and environmental management experts apply their knowledge to help you anticipate and respond to the challenges of a growing population, climate change, conservation, environmental remediation and restoration, natural resource management and hazards.

We have a specialist understanding of the complex environmental issues that affect regional, rural and remote environmental areas. Students who want to boost their employability are drawn to our industry-leading research and laboratory facilities, small class ratios and access to expert teaching staff.

Most of our courses can be studied online, as well as on campus, allowing you to fit study around your work and family commitments.

Pivot into or secure your career advocating for the earth and its environment by choosing to study with the No. 1 university in Australia in Environmental studies for Full-time Employment (Good Universities Guide 2023, postgraduate).

Explore our Earth and Environment disciplines and courses now.

Disciplines within Earth and Environment

Courses by study level

Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Design your bespoke course

Why study with us?

Bachelor of Science in Geology graduate Jessie Cooke smiles in full mining gear and night headlamp

Learning geology at UNE has been the single best thing to influence my life. I have learnt skills that have allowed me to work in some of the most amazing places in Australia.

Jessie Cooke, Bachelor of Science (Geology)

Earth and Environment Careers

Earth and environment experts are increasingly in demand. A qualification can help you to future fit yourself for professions such as:

environmental consultant
environmental research scientist
ecologist or aquatic ecologist
conservation, restoration and remediation specialist
geologist or geoscientist
risk manager.

UNE’s double degree in Environmental Science/Laws also allows you to combine your passion for the environment with a practical understanding of the law.