Bachelor Honours Degree Environmental Science Full Time

Bachelor of Science Honours

at Charles Darwin University · Darwin, Northern Territory

CRICOS course code

0101045

CRICOS provider code

00300K

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$38,051 total

Per year

A$38,051/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Science Honours (Environmental Science) at Charles Darwin University adds a focused research year to your undergraduate studies. Based in Darwin, the course is structured around two semesters, taking one year to complete full-time. Honours is all about deepening your expertise in a specialist area through an independent research thesis, supervised by an academic staff member. You’ll learn how to design, carry out, and present scientific research in environmental science—often working on Northern Territory issues like biodiversity, water resources, or land management.

Coursework units introduce research methods in science, literature review skills, data analysis, and sometimes professional topics. Students complete a thesis, undertaking an original project—this could be in the field, lab, or through data modelling. Units of study are assigned credit points, which add up to meet the requirements for the Honours degree. You’ll master skills in independent research, critical thinking, project management, and advanced scientific communication that set Honours graduates apart.

This course is suited to students who have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree in environmental or natural sciences and are considering a research, government, consultancy or policy career, or even further research study. With strong research links and projects often relevant to Australia’s unique environmental challenges, especially in the Northern Territory, you’ll develop an understanding of local issues with national and international significance. Work rights for international students include 48 hours of paid work per fortnight, and graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Always check the official CDU and CRICOS websites for admission details and current unit offerings.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Environmental scientist in government or private consultancies
Research assistant or project officer in conservation organisations
Environmental policy adviser in state, territory, or federal agencies
Natural resource manager in local government or industry
Pathway to higher research degrees (master's or PhD) at Australian universities

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Science Honours at Charles Darwin University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$38,051 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Environmental scientist in government or private consultanciesResearch assistant or project officer in conservation organisationsEnvironmental policy adviser in state, territory, or federal agenciesNatural resource manager in local government or industryPathway to higher research...

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