Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Environmental Management
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    Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Environmental Management

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,385 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Environmental Management

    About

    Majoring in Environmental Management, you’ll study society’s impact on the environment – and how the environment impacts society.

    This degree will deepen your knowledge of climate change, biodiversity, urbanisation and food security. Gain skills to make a difference. Learn how to advocate for renewable energy, design policies for environmental protection and lead sustainable development programs.

    Cultivate the knowledge to drive sustainable transformations in key industries. Learn how to influence policy to change society’s response to global warming. Build a toolbox of transferable skills and knowledge to use across major local and global sectors.

    You’ll explore critical issues facing our planet today. How do we build sustainable futures to ensure our survival? How can we progress Australian and international renewable energy ambitions? How do we build circular economies and food security?

    Transform your passion for the environment into a sustainable career at Adelaide University. With this degree, you’ll be able to take the lead in policy, training, advocacy and management roles.

    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

    See yourself as a leader in the private or public sector? In your future career, you could advocate for food security, promote sustainable development, design environmental policies, or preserve protected areas, green open spaces, and cultural assets.

    You might implement sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact. You could integrate sustainable practices into urban development. Perhaps you’ll lead the regeneration of natural resources like forests, water and land.

    Your future career might be as an:

    • Environmental policy analyst
    • Sustainability consultant
    • Urban sustainability planner
    • Environmental impact assessor
    • Natural resource manager
    • Environmental educator
    • Renewable energy specialist
    • Environmental compliance officer.

    Industry trends

    There is a growing demand for graduates with environmental management skills. With a projected surge in the number of ‘green-collar’ jobs, more than 76,000 new roles are expected in sectors like renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, and climate change mitigation Climate Council of Australia, 2020 & APS Jobs, 2024).

    As climate change becomes a priority issue in government policy, public sector employment shows promise. For example, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water is increasingly hiring graduates for environmental policy and management roles (Climate Council of Australia & APS Jobs). Graduates are also increasingly in demand in Australian regional areas, due to sector investments in renewable energy and ecosystem restoration.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,385 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Environmental Management
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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