Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change
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    Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,237 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change

    About

    Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change combines geography, politics and development studies to develop your understanding of why climate change is happening – and what you can do to combat it.

    You’ll learn about environmental and political issues shaping our world. Explore climate systems and how people both influence and are influenced by them. Deepen your understanding of sustainability principles and learn how to analyse and develop policy. Help develop adaptation strategies, and influence policy that will transform the way we respond to climate change.

    You’ll choose from a range of interest areas including global politics, environmental management and sociology. Build hands-on skills in real-world environments through an internship and professional development opportunities. These valuable experiences will build your personal and professional confidence in the workplace.

    With this degree’s global focus, you’ll graduate with skills applicable across major Australian industries – and valuable in international contexts.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    With climate change increasing over the past 20 years, the world needs leaders capable of driving positive change. You’ll graduate ready to join current leaders and advocates in the field by imagining, communicating and delivering innovative climate solutions with a future-thinking focus.  

    With its emphasis on delivery and practical outcomes, the Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change will provide career paths for those looking to tackle sustainability, climate change and green transitions across all industries and scales. 

    You could work in career roles such as: 

    • Sustainability and climate consultant 
    • Environmental analyst 
    • Renewable energy and carbon accounting specialist 
    • Climate or sustainability policy adviser 
    • Development practitioner 
    • Urban planner. 

    You might find yourself informing policy in government, driving sustainability initiatives in private enterprises like Apple, Amazon or IKEA or advising organisations like Red Cross on developing climate change adaptation plans. Perhaps you’ll work in research institutions working to better understand climate change challenges – or the risks of doing nothing.  

    Industry trends 

    Australia is racing towards delivering net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 as part of the Paris Agreement. To meet this 2050 target, Australia needs confident and informed professionals to help steer industry into more sustainable practices. Australian environments and society are highly vulnerable to climate change and so adaptation is critical. 

    With local applications and a global focus, Adelaide University’s curriculum will prepare you to meet these challenges head on.  

    The global pivot towards sustainability will not only reduce the impacts of harmful industry practices but will also create new, yet-to-emerge, industries and jobs.  

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,237 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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