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
- Advanced Diploma in Arts
- Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus)
- Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Bachelor of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Animal Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)
- Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary STEM)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of GeoScience
- Bachelor of Rural Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Scientific Studies
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Sustainability
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- Bachelor of Zoology
- Diploma in Agricultural Studies
- Diploma in Science
- Diploma in Town Planning
- Undergraduate Certificate in Agricultural Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Cotton Production
- Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Life and Earth Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development
- Undergraduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
- Graduate Certificate in Agriculture
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Economics
- Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice
- Graduate Diploma in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
- Master of Arts
- Master of Economic and Regional Development
- Master of Economics
- Master of Environmental Science and Management
- Master of Science in Agriculture
- Master of Scientific Studies
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Why study with us?
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.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
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Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
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