Why Choose Environments at Melbourne?
The Bachelor of Environments is a new and exciting program of study that reflects the changing demands and challenges of the world we live in. The degree replicates the interdisciplinary nature of real-world projects, where built and natural environment professionals work together to bring projects to fruition. Only through innovative and integrated thinking, that will be an integral part of the Bachelor of Environments, will the solutions to current issues like sustainable urban growth and the protection of threatened natural resources become attainable within your generation.
A key feature of the Bachelor of Environments is its focus on providing a variety of learning experiences, including not only lectures and tutorial classes, but also design studios, field trips, laboratory sessions, site visits and workshops. For example, students in Designing Environments will take self-guided field trips, engaging in-depth with a specific site via a series of studio-based design projects. You will be able to turn theory into action by engaging with real-world problems and community projects.
The Bachelor of Environments draws on the expertise of university academics who are at the forefront of research into key issues such as developing sustainable built environments, irrigation and sustainable energy, planning future cities (housing, transport and communities) climate change and sustainable forest management.
The degree program has been structured so that you can keep a number of career and further study options open throughout.