Wildlife and ecosystem conservation | Federation University

SCENV3802 Wildlife and ecosystem conservation

The rapid and ongoing modification and degradation of natural ecosystems and species¿ habitats is a global issue. In order to appropriately conserve and manage ecosystems and the habitat of threatened species to ensure their persistence we must understand the underlying processes that drive modification and degradation. We must also understand how and where to allocate conservation and management resources to better protect Earth¿s ecosystems and threatened species. This unit explores in detail some of the current thinking and theoretical frameworks that underpin the conservation and management of natural ecosystems and threatened species both within Australia and Internationally. Topics investigated may include island biogeography, the SLOSS concept, landscape ecology, ecosystem resilience, policy and regulatory frameworks, threatened species management, human-wildlife conflict and indigenous land management.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,164

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

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.

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