UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2018. We boast staff who are among the world’s leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience.

Natural Resource Management

Growing populations in less developed countries and rising incomes in more developed countries are placing increasing demands on the Earth’s resources. Consequently, there are many unresolved conflicts over the use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. As a Natural Resource Management student you'll learn how to apply scientific, economic and social knowledge to help society resolve these issues.

You'll learn how to apply economic principles to environmental management decisions; understand the policy instruments available for managing environmental problems at the individual, firm and global scale; consider the role of government in environmental policy and planning; understand and use environmental valuation techniques; and apply project and risk management concepts in practical situations to support decision making.

It is envisaged that there will be up to two overnight field trips (cost of food and accommodation of up to $300 for around six nights to be paid by the student).

Graduates of Natural Resource Management are in high demand as the world grapples with the challenge of sustainably managing our natural environment. Key employers include government departments and agencies responsible for the environment, conservation, climate change policy, agriculture and food, and primary industries. In the private sector, employers include engineering and environmental consultancies, and the mineral and energy industries. Employers also include non-governmental organisations such as World Wildlife Fund.