Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Population and Migration Studies

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Tuition Fee

AUD 39,237 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Population and Migration Studies

About

In this degree, you’ll learn how climate systems work. You’ll analyse policies and processes to achieve better environmental outcomes, and explore population and migration shifts worldwide.

Learn about how migration changes the culture of a country and the social impacts of overpopulation. Gain the skills required to lead policy change and make informed decisions using data analysis, policy examination and case studies. Consider population issues and policy challenges in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Explore how media platforms frame climate change through varied lenses, such as urgency, economic impacts and moral responsibility. Learn to understand demographic data and techniques. Study methods for data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation.

With this degree’s global focus, you’ll graduate with a toolbox of transferable skills for Australian and international industries.

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

You could use your knowledge to shape the future as a policy analyst. You might work as an urban planner, designing spaces that adapt to changing populations and migration trends. Perhaps you'll make an impact as a humanitarian worker, championing climate policies and sustainable development for governments or not-for-profits.

You could also be a:

Sustainability officer
Community development coordinator
Migration specialist
Environmental consultant
Climate policy analyst
Sustainable development coordinator.

No matter the path you take, you’ll have the skills to create meaningful change and promote a more sustainable world.

Industry trends

With Australia racing towards its 2050 emissions target, industry trends indicate increased demand for green collar professionals. Your understanding of the impact of population and migration shifts, combined with your knowledge of climate change, will increase your employability prospects.

With over 76,000 new jobs projected across sectors such as renewable energy, ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, the future is bright for graduates in this field (DCCEEW, 2024).

With this degree from Adelaide University, you’ll be prepared to contribute to an evolving sector and tackle some of Australia’s most urgent environmental challenges.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,237 / year(s)

Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change majoring in Population and Migration Studies

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website