ENST30004 Nature, Conservation and Society
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ENST30004 hard?
ENST30004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How human values, psychology and culture shape which species and places we choose to protect.
After it you can
- Analyse social factors in conservation decisions
- Design practical conservation strategies
- Weigh competing priorities for what to protect
What you need first
(ENST20001 or EVSC20005 or GEOG20001 or GEOG20003) and (BIOL10001 or BOTA20002 or BOTA20004 or ECOL20003 or EVSC20004 or LARC10001)
- ENST20001 Human Behaviour and Environment
- GEOG20001 Environment and Society
- GEOG20003 Environmental Politics and Management
- BIOL10001 Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna
- BOTA20002 Plant Biodiversity
- BOTA20004 Flora of Victoria
- ECOL20003 Ecology
- EVSC20004 Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology
- LARC10001 Natural History for Design
Careers
Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ENST30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ENST30004?
- Needs (ENST20001 or EVSC20005 or GEOG20001 or GEOG20003) and (BIOL10001 or BOTA20002 or BOTA20004 or ECOL20003 or EVSC20004 or LARC10001).
- Does ENST30004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- How many class hours a week does ENST30004 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ENST30004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ENST30004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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