“I’m all about sustainability, so whatever I do it has to be long lasting and help the most people it possibly can."

Rod Ingersoll

Environmental Resource Management Honours graduate

Study Environmental Science

Our environmental science programs are taught by passionate academics focused on developing your practical skills and scientific insight and intuition.

Learn to use drones and GIS equipment for resource mapping and data collection. Explore climate change and leading research and knowledge in environmental protection and policy.

From the reefs to the deserts, the rivers to the forests and all the environments and ecosystems that call this planet home, environmental science is a degree of our world … and for our world.

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Why choose Environmental Science with Southern Cross?

Scuba diving qualification

Nationally recognised qualification in scuba diving can be gained as part of your course

5-star ratings

We’re rated 5-stars for teaching quality and student support in Agriculture and Environmental Studies (GUG 2023)

Practical and fieldwork

Strong focus on practical and fieldwork in a wide variety of environments, from the forest to the ocean.

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Southern Cross Model is a better way to learn

For almost a century the sandstone walls of Universities housed the same teaching model. The Southern Cross Model is different – immersive, responsive, in tune with the 21st century student. By joining Southern Cross, you are part of a better way to learn.

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Prepare for university with a pathway program

If you have the passion, we have the entry pathway. We offer preparation courses to refresh your academic skills, increase your entry rank, or get you on track for a degree with a short course.

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