Environmental Courses and Research
La Trobe is leading the way with research into environmental and sustainable development. We offer a number of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level which focus on the environment, natural resource management and sustainable development.
Courses in Environmental Studies
La Trobe offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research programs focussing on the environment, natural resource management and sustainable development. Course offerings may vary from year-to-year.
Please refer to Course Finder for up-to-date course information and for courses available to international students.
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Arts: Natural Resources Education
- Bachelor of Arts: Nature Tourism
- Bachelor of Arts: Outdoor Education
- Bachelor of Arts: Outdoor Environmental Education
- Bachelor of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education
- Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology
- Bachelor of Physical and Outdoor Education
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology
- Bachelor of Science (specialising in environmental science, ecology, botany, biology, zoology or other areas of study)
- Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning
La Trobe also offers a number of exciting double degree options at the undergraduate level:
- Science/Science Education
- Science/Science
- Science/Commerce
- Agricultural Science /Business
- Agricultural Science/International Development
Postgraduate Courses
- Environmental Health (Graduate Diploma)
- Environmental Management (Graduate Diploma)
- Outdoor and Environmental Education (Graduate Certificate)
- Outdoor and Environmental Education (Master’s by Coursework)
- Agricultural Science (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Agricultural Science and Agribusiness (Master’s by Coursework)
Postgraduate Programs (by Research)
- Agricultural Science (Master’s by Research)
- Applied Science (Master’s by Research)
- Outdoor Education and Environment (Master’s by Research)
- Science (Master’s by Research)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
This award is given to students following the examination of a thesis reporting original research, carried out under supervision of a candidacy of at least three years. Areas of study include:
- Agricultural Science
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Ecology and Resource Management
- Environmental Management and Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Outdoor Education and Environment (new in 2008)
- Zoology
Single Units of study
- Human Ecology and Health
- Environmental Health
- Water Science Essentials
- Environmental Health Managment
- Environmental Law
Please contact the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering for further information regarding possible areas of research and academic supervision.