Course results for Postgraduate Science Degrees

Help our country manage the effects of climate change

Discover how you can help society become more resilient in the face of climate change. Examine issues such as infrastructure planning, sustainability measures and public wellbeing. Understand government policy processes and what needs to be prioritised.

Identify and apply international best practice to sustainability

Study urban design, sustainable cities, leadership, Aboriginal sustainability, decarbonising cities and regions, climate policy and economics. Graduates find careers in sectors where social research and analytical skills in sustainability are required.

Dive into the science, governance, and economics of water management

Take a whole-of-water-cycle approach to water management and advance your career in the water sector. Tap into leading water professionals to build your strategic, managerial, and technical skills. Tackle complex challenges with an integrated approach.

Protect Australia's iconic river basins

This is the only postgraduate degree of its kind in the world. You will learn how to plan projects that preserve Australia’s river catchments. Combine your scientific, engineering and economic knowledge. Work directly with a water sector employer.

Take a 6-month placement to hone your skills

Bolster your passion for environmental science with a 6-month placement. Investigate complex ideas and theories in government and non-government workplaces. Communicate with real professionals and make connections that will last your career. 

Develop your career in a fast-growing sector

Fill the gap in organisations on the hunt for expert data wizards. Draw on your passion for maths, stats and science in a field that’s tipped for strong future growth. Think critically about collecting, storing, analysing and communicating data. 

Harness bioinformatics in a real-life industry project

Hone skills in working with complex data sets – combining biology, computer science and information engineering. Work on a project under the eyes of an industry professional. Make workplace connections. Become a bioinformatition or informatician.

Get qualified in an Australian Government National Priority Area

Solve environmental problems as a climate change expert or policymaker. Prepare for a career spanning climate change risk assessment, adaptation and mitigation strategy development, as well as regional, national and international policy formulation.