Sustainability courses

When you study a sustainability course your focus is on the future and how to find workable solutions to environmental issues. Within this framework, you will learn:

• Foundational knowledge of sustainability and environmental science
• Strategies for sustainable development
• Risk management and how to conduct environmental impact assessments
• Solutions and strategies for local and global environmental issues

Studying sustainability is about more than earning a degree; it’s an allegiance to the environment and a commitment to making a tangible impact on the world. As environmental concerns escalate, there is growing demand for experts in the field of sustainability who can effectively navigate and address these issues.

If you’re considering studying sustainability, here are some reasons why it’s a degree worth pursuing:

• The skills you’ll learn are relevant across various fields
  From complex problem-solving and critical thinking to an ability to manage and assess risk, the skills learned in a sustainability degree are all encompassing, and can be applied in multiple sectors, such as agriculture, an $80-billion industry. Whether you want to work in the non-profit sector or the government, a course in sustainability will enhance your career prospects.
• You can contribute to global solutions
  You’ll gain an understanding of sustainability principles and how to apply them, meaning you can make a meaningful contribution to finding real-world solutions to some of the biggest issues our environment is facing. To find even more courses focused on the environment, explore environmental science.
• Opportunity for career advancement
  Governments and businesses are increasingly prioritising sustainable practices. A strong knowledge of sustainability as a whole can set you apart from other candidates, and open the door to new career opportunities.

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You have the freedom to enrol with different universities from across the country, which means you’re not limited by what’s available in your local area—you can study whatever course interests you the most.

Online students also have more flexibility than on-campus students. As long as you meet your deadlines, you can watch lectures and complete assessments at times that suit you, whether that’s during your lunch break, after work, or on the weekends. This can make it easier to work full or part time, take on carer responsibilities, and even relevant volunteer work with a sustainability organisation.

With a sustainability degree, you could land a job as a:

• Environmental consultant
• Environmental scientist
• Sustainability planner / coordinator / manager
• Policy analyst
• Climate change analyst
• Renewable energy specialist
• Urban planner