Environmental Science and Management (Extended Major)

About the course

This extended major in Environmental Science and Management examines how human activity affects the global environment and how scientific, risk-based approaches can support a more sustainable future. You’ll build capability in understanding environmental systems, assessing impacts and developing practical solutions relevant to real-world decision-making. This is an undergraduate extended major in Environmental Science at UWA. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles focused on assessing and managing environmental impacts across government, consulting and industry. Career directions may include environmental officer/advisor, sustainability or natural resource management roles, environmental monitoring and assessment, and support for planning and policy work. This pathway prepares you for environmental-focused work through an undergraduate extended major in Environmental Science at UWA. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)