Environment and Heritage Management investigates issues of global significance, especially the human impact on the Earth, the management of valuable landscapes, and the planning of cities and regions.

This degree

The Bachelor of Science (Environment and Heritage Management) program at UOW includes the opportunity to undertake practicals and fieldwork, taking advantage of the local Illawarra environment including urban and heritage landscapes, coastal landscapes, rainforest escarpment and freshwater ecosystems.

What you will study

As a Science student, you will learn skills in logical and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical research, organisation and project management, numeracy, statistical literacy, computer applications (including geographic information systems) and strong communication. This specialist program combines Physical and Human Geography with relevant subjects to provide the skills and knowledge required for employment or research on both cultural and natural heritage issues.

• Geologist
• Geographer
• Research Officer
• Heritage Officer 
• Policy/Project Officer
• Hydrologist
• Tourism and Recreation Planner
• Geospatial Intelligence Officer
• Market Researcher 
• Cartographer
• Climatologist
• Ranger
• Environmental Health Officer
• International Aid Officer