Environment and sustainability
Study area
Conserve wildlife and plants, study marine ecosystems or help with environmental education. Our environment and sustainability courses will give you the skills and knowledge to build a better future for our planet.
Join the #2 uni in Victoria for environmental engineering
Whether you’d like to study marine and freshwater ecosystems, contribute to environmental management and sustainability, or conserve nature and wildlife for future generations, we offer a range of specialised courses.
Disciplines within environment and sustainability
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Explore our environment and sustainability courses and find out more about life at Deakin. Download the study guide to get more inspiration for your future career in a major growth sector.
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Choose an environment or sustainability degree that will get you work ready
Gain the skills employers want while learning with the latest technologies and equipment. The expertise you’ll earn in assessing and developing solutions for global environmental issues will set you up for a long and rewarding career.
Hands-on, in nature
Our courses take you out of the classroom and into the field. Build the practical skills highly sought by employers through on-the-ground activities, such as coastal planning or surveying wildlife populations.
First-class facilities
Deakin’s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment include a geographic information systems lab, GPS wildlife tracking technology, and underwater vehicles that beam images of plants and animals from the sea floor.
Professional experience
Get work ready with a professional placement unit. Internships are available in a range of high-profile organisations, such as Zoos Victoria, Parks Victoria, Biosis consultants and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Professional recognition
As a graduate you can gain professional recognition by becoming a Certified Environmental Practitioner through the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
#112 in the world for sustainability
Study with the best. Deakin is ranked #112 globally for sustainability. This rating highlights our world-class facilities, academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact.
#112 in the world for sustainability
World leader in environmental science research
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for student support
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#1 Victorian uni for facilities and resources
The most rewarding experiences of studying with Deakin are the hands-on opportunities. In my first trimester, I was able to handle native animals and even microchip a brushtail possum, which are real-world skills that I hope to utilise in my future career.
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) graduate
Top professional roles in environment and sustainability
Our environment graduates have found exciting and diverse opportunities to work in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in a range of fields, including:
- wildlife conservation and management
- environmental management and sustainability
- fisheries and aquaculture
- marine biology
- agriculture and natural resources management.
World-class teaching experiences
Dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in sustainability? Get ahead with Deakin – we’ll help you build your network within the community and industry.
Thriving research culture
Deakin supports one of the world's most prestigious environmental and marine science research programs. Our ecologists are helping to protect Australia's vulnerable flora and fauna from disease, rapid development and climate change.
Links with industry
Our staff and schools have relationships with organisations such as Parks Victoria and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, ensuring our courses are up-to-date with industry best practice.
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Study environmental science
Play a vital role in creating a sustainable future for our planet. Deakin's courses in environmental science have a strong focus on fieldwork and practical experiences. Study areas include sustainability, wildlife and conservation and ecosystems.
Life and environmental science facilities
Explore Deakin's life and environmental science facilities at our Melbourne Burwood Campus, featuring modern labs and equipment, and the ability to conduct practical work in the natural reserve and creek right by campus.
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Contact us
Got a question about our environment and sustainability courses? Our expert advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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