This course will provide an opportunity to explore the problems and threats to animal species in the human environment. A series of case studies allows students to explore issues raised by agricultural production techniques and in the management of pet species. In addition, natural animal populations are under significant stress due to human impacts including climate change and habitat destruction. Students will explore examples of topical issues in these various systems for a range of animal species and will develop possible solutions. Students will carry out research and analysis for each of the case studies and present their findings in seminars to their peers, lecturers and industry experts. Success in the subject will depend on the student's ability to work in groups and individually to produce oral and written reports exploring solutions to current and difficult scientific and ethical issues.
For further information regarding the course please refer to the Course Outline found at the following link (PDF, 306kB).
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2024 contribution amount* -
$1,590
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* -
$1,590
* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.
Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.
These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.
It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.