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Course summary

This course aims to produce graduates who can apply basic scientific principles to the management of Australia's natural and cultural resources for the purpose of conservation and recreation. The course focuses strongly on field instruction and real-world situations. Studies in ecology, wildlife management, vegetation management and the earth sciences are complemented by studies of the human dimension to help students understand their role in conserving and protecting the natural environment, because students can't manage the environment if students can't manage people.

Entry requirement for international students

Students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience. Previous studies include: the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent; the International Baccalaureate Diploma; a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution; a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate); an approved Foundation Studies program certificate; completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia. They should satisfy English language requirement an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5; a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0; a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5; a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.

Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Awarding body

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

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