Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Natural Resource Management

About the course

UNE’s combined Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Natural Resource Management prepares you to tackle complex environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable resource use. You can graduate with both a bachelor’s and a master’s qualification in four years, building advanced expertise and a competitive edge for specialist and leadership pathways in environmental science and resource management. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across environmental science and natural resource management, including positions in environmental consulting, sustainability and conservation, land and water management, and natural resource policy and planning. The combined bachelor and master structure supports progression into specialist and leadership roles with government agencies, industry and community organisations in environmental science and resource management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 77.10. Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)