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Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

Therefore there is a strong need for graduates who can combine their understanding of science with economics.

This is an applied economics degree which gives students training in microeconomics and quantitative methods which will allow them to analyse issues and problems in environmental and natural resource management.

The degree includes scope to undertake science options through all four years. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics is a program under the four-year Bachelor of Science.  Each semester you will normally have at least one option unit. 

Level 1
In Level 1 you will study Core Concepts in Biology; Plant and Animal Biology; Macroeconomics; Terrestrial Ecosystems;  Earth and Environment: Dynamic Planet; and  Environmental Economics to provide the foundation for your studies. Depending on your TEE subjects, you may also need to study Chemistry and Mathematics.

Level 2
Level 2 studies will expand your knowledge through the study of Business and the Environment; Environmental Policy and Law;  Microeconomics: Policy and Applications; Biometrics; and Science and its Communication, and either Ecology or The Climate System

Level 3
In Level 3 you will study units in Project and Risk Management; Environmental and Resource Economics; Management Decision Tools; Science Communication for Change in Industry and Community; Biometrics; and Climate Change Policy and Planning. 

Level 4
In Level 4 you will study Analysis for Natural Resource Economics; Environmental Planning, Management and Sustainability;  and undertake a supervised research project worth 50 per cent of your mark for fourth year. You may earn Honours based on your marks for the project plus your four best marks from level three units.

If you are interested in finding out which subjects you will study then have a look at the Course Outline. This will show you the core units and the options for the course, along with course rules.

You will notice that each unit has a unit code, for example BIOL1130. The first number in the unit code indicates the level of the unit - in this case level one. For a more detailed description of a particular unit, click on the unit code.

Career opportunities

Environmental economists are currently employed by government (such as the Department of  Environment and Conservation, Land and Water Australia, CSIRO) and the resource sector (inlcuding BHP Billiton), as well as private companies. Graduates will also be employable internationally, helping to solve environmental problems worldwide.