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Environment and Sustainability

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Overview

  • Understand and address global environmental challenges by studying climate science, ecology, conservation, and sustainable resource management.
  • Develop interdisciplinary skills in environmental science, statistics, and natural resource management to support effective and sustainable decision-making.
  • Customise your degree by combining majors like plant agricultural science and animal science to broaden career opportunities in sustainability and environmental leadership.

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you can apply for jobs as a:

  • climatologist
  • climate scientist
  • climate policy analyst
  • agricultural scientist
  • conservation and biodiversity manager
  • environmental consultant
  • ecologist
  • environmental scientist
  • natural resource manager
  • science journalist.

Industries and employers you may find yourself working for include the resources/mining industries, national parks, universities, defence organisations, CSIRO, state and federal government departments, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and many other organisations contributing to sustainable utilisation and management of our natural resources.

What you'll study

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Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

Relevant degrees for this major

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Pursue a flexible double degree combining science and arts to unlock careers in education, research, policy, and more. Choose from diverse majors and graduate with strong analytical, research, and communication skills valued across industries. Why not combine Photojournalism with Wildlife Management, or Criminology with Biomedical Science?

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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science

Blend your curiosity for science with the strategic and creative thinking involved in business. Know how to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and the commercial world. Graduates will be equipped with the industry knowledge, skills and connections you need to step into the workforce with confidence. 

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Bachelor of Science

This flexible, interdisciplinary degree develops your scientific, critical thinking, and communication skills. With hands-on experience, global study options, and career-ready training, graduates become adaptable professionals equipped for diverse roles in science, industry, and research.

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