Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
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A major in Environmental Studies is offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. For the major in Geography, see the entry in this Handbook under Geography. In addition, the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers pathways for students who wish to gain privileged entry into the Master of Landscape Architecture: see the entry in this Handbook under Planning and Design.
Environmental Studies combines a knowledge of natural environments with an understanding of how human societies work, in order to address a range of issues and problems concerned with environmental management. The major in Environmental Studies aims to provide a knowledge of the main theories and methods used in addressing environmental problems, and to develop policy ideas for people interested in environmental management in developing and industrial economies.
Students who complete the major should:
Students who complete the honours BA in Environmental Studies, should also;
Graduates with a Major in Environmental Studies can expect to find creative and useful employment in a wide variety of situations. Some of the most common opportunities are:
Applicants wishing to major in Environmental Studies as part of a Bachelor of Arts must meet the admissions requirements of the Faculty of Arts.
The normal prerequisite for a major in Environmental Studies is completion of the following first year subjects:
The following subjects in other departments are also suitable prerequisites for entry into the major;
Students who have completed first year without these prerequisites and who wish to complete a major in Environmental Studies should consult the Head of Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.
To complete the major in Environmental Studies students must complete at least five second or third year subjects totalling 83.3 points, including
both 121-219/319 Environmental Politics and Management and 121-203/303 Development and Environment;
at least one and up to three of
and no more than two of
For students who want a general introduction to Environmental Studies to accompany another major in the Faculty of Arts:
For students who seek a vocational training in Environmental Studies:
It is strongly recommended that students who wish to pursue a career in environmental studies complete a major in Environmental Studies and a major in Geography (specialising in physical geography).
Students must have completed the requirements of the pass degree and completed a major in Environmental Studies with a minimum average grade of H2B over the subjects that comprise the major in Environmental Studies.
Pure Honours students must complete
Combined Honours Students are expected to complete either 121-461 and 121-462 (totalling 66.6 points); or 121-420 Environmental Impacts and Assessment and 121-421 Environment and Development in Environmental Studies (totalling 33.3 points), if completing the thesis in the combining department.
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers a range of postgraduate programs in Environmental Studies. These include:
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies
Master of Environmental Studies - by Coursework and Minor Thesis
M. A. (Environmental Studies) - by research thesis only
The department also offers PhD supervision to students undertaking research in a wide range of areas in Environmental Studies.
A Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies is also available for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline.
In addition, a major in Environmental Studies offers a pathway for students who wish to gain privileged entry into the Master of Landscape Architecture: see the entry in this Handbook under Planning and Design.
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
The University of Melbourne
telephone: (03) 9344-6339
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts
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