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Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time 
Hobart
3 years full-time Hobart 
CRICOS 113032H
Learn to make a difference from those who do
Learn alongside the researchers who are fighting to save our planet.
Immerse yourself in nature and conservation
Tasmania is a living laboratory steeped in World Heritage, and accessible from our campus doors.
Field trips from first to final year
Take part in overnight field trips and outdoor experiences throughout your studies.
By understanding the issues facing our planet, you can help build a better future.
There is no better place to study natural environments and conservation than Tasmania. Our state is a living laboratory, with approximately 23% of Tasmania recognised as world heritage, and 42% as protected areas, accessible from our campus. Your studies will also connect you to the rich culture and history of the conservation movement in Tasmania.
Understanding the connections between nature and human society is vital for informing the management, protection, and use of the natural environment. You’ll learn to think critically and creatively across disciplines.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
This degree contains a major in Natural Environment Management, where you will gain a solid, field-based foundation in the relationships between people and nature. You will also develop the knowledge, experience and skills in understanding and managing natural environments and conservation.
Through your choice of elective units, you can then customise the degree towards outcomes and career paths that match your passions. Some focus areas include:
Discover how living things interact with their environment in one of the world's most exceptional learning environments - Tasmania. You'll study climate, soil, flora, fauna, and geology, with many opportunities for fieldwork in diverse landscapes. Our staff includes Aboriginal Tasmanians, providing invaluable insights into the local environment and its management.
Emergency Management is a vital function for any organisation, particularly those tasked with mitigating environmental impacts in the wake of disasters. These units focus on developing plans, structures, and arrangements to coordinate the efforts of multiple agencies in responding comprehensively to various environmental crises.
Learn about resource economics and the conservation of nature in productive landscapes. From wood to wool production, you will learn in the field and from experts with close connections to primary producers, regulators, and other land managers. This area of study will appeal to you if you want to balance conservation with production.
Learn how politics, social systems, and cultural beliefs affect our environment and our ability to manage it globally. Explore complex issues like food security, energy futures, and climate change using various tools, including fieldwork and case studies.
Add sustainability to your degree
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have created a complementary, optional major available across most of our flexible bachelor's degrees.
In the major, explore interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions. Informed by international and local research, practice, and theory, this major allows you to develop specialist expertise across the physical and social sciences and humanities, emphasising student-led and problem-based learning.
It provides the frameworks for developing sustainability-oriented solutions in a range of fields and is relevant to a wide range of careers.
Combined study options
Choosing a double degree allows you to deepen your knowledge within two separate study areas. This means you can pursue your career and follow your passion at the same time. And when you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that will really set you apart.
The Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation can be combined with a number of other degrees. Visit the Double Degrees page to learn more.
Further study options
For postgraduate course information, please visit Protected Area Conservation and Planning.
You can also work towards a Master of Protected Area Conservation through the all-new Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation double degree, where you can graduate with both degrees in just four years.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation
4 years full-time, up to 9 years part-time Hobart
4 years full-time Hobart CRICOS 113033G
Learn to make a difference from those who do
Learn alongside the researchers who are fighting to save our planet.
Immerse yourself in nature and conservation
Tasmania is a living laboratory steeped in World Heritage accessible from our campus doors.
Field trips from first to final year
Take part in overnight field trips and outdoor experiences throughout your studies.
Understand the issues facing our planet, and help build a better future.
Understanding the connections between nature and human society is vital for informing the management, protection, and use of the natural environment. You’ll learn to think critically and creatively across disciplines.
This double degree combines a Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation with a Master of Protected Area Conservation, accelerating the path to your future career by allowing you to graduate with two professional qualifications in just 4 years.
As a graduate, you’ll fight to protect and heal our planet.
Study options in this degree
For the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation, you'll study the Natural Environments and Conservation major within the Bachelor's degree. Combined with core units, this will equip you with the hard science, field techniques, and management skills needed for roles in conservation and environmental management. It will also give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to progress to the Master's degree.
In this major within the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation component of the degree, you will develop ways of thinking, integrative knowledge, and practical field skills to tackle problems in conservation and environmental management.
The Master of Protected Area Conservation component of this double degree equips you with professional knowledge and skills essential for managing the global estate of protected areas. You’ll learn to apply these skills in governance, planning, and management to tackle complex conservation challenges across landscapes and within protected areas.
By undertaking the research pathway in the final year of your double degree, you can build expertise in independent research and critical problem-solving, laying a strong foundation for pursuing a PhD.
How do I apply for this course?
In this double degree you’ll complete an undergraduate bachelor’s degree and postgraduate master’s degree in a streamlined course of study, in a shorter time than studying the courses individually, and graduate with both qualifications.
The reduced timeframe is made possible because elective space in the bachelor's degree is used to study units from the master's degree. These units count towards both degrees, reducing the total number of units you need to complete, while still providing all the knowledge, skills, and experience required to graduate with two qualifications.
Your studies commence with the undergraduate component to give you all the knowledge and confidence you need to progress, with the postgraduate component generally commencing in the third year and building on that foundation.
If you wish to undertake this double degree, you need to apply for P3J Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation, and select the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation and Master of Protected Area Conservation option.
Find out more about what you'll study in each degree, and to apply.
Visit the Bachelor of Natural Environments and Conservation course page Visit the Master of Protected Area Conservation course page.
* Subject to international student visa conditions if applicable.
Undergraduate Certificates
6 months full-time, up to 2 years part-time See course pages
Study without tuition fees in 2027
These courses are offered with a 100% tuition fee scholarship for eligible students in 2027
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Discover conservation and the natural environment through our diverse range of undergraduate certificates. Whether you prefer the convenience of online learning or the vibrant campus experience, we have the right course for you.
Elevate your education with these environmentally focused certificates and be part of the solution to our world's climate challenges. Choose your path to a greener, more sustainable future.
Study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing in 2027 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee scholarship. HECS fee scholarships will be automatically applied on enrolment. Visit the course page for details.
Career opportunities
This interdisciplinary degree provides you with the knowledge and skills to gain employment in a variety of sectors.
There are endless opportunities across government, private and not-for-profit industries. These include eco-tourism, protected area management, urban and regional planning, emergency management and planning, ecosystem restoration, research, policy, and natural resource management.
Occupations forecast for high growth include:
15.8%
Urban and regional planners
Projected increase by 2034*
18.8%
Life Scientists
Projected increase by 2034*
17.8%
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Projected increase by 2034*
*National Skills Commission ten year projections from May 2024-May 2034.
