Get more than just a degree – gain the knowledge and expertise to create meaningful impact in your chosen career. From studying marine and freshwater systems to conserving nature and wildlife for the future; explore our range of specialised courses and prepare to make a real difference.
An honours degree exposes you to significant national and international research, develops your technical and scientific skills and provides an excellent platform for your future career.
Get the science communication skills needed to create resources across multiple formats and for different audiences. Work with expert teaching staff and collaborate with industry on real-world projects.
Your education shouldn’t be limited to the classroom. That’s why we take our students out into the world on fieldwork trips to truly experience hands-on, practical learning. Depending on your course, you may learn skills like measuring the health of freshwater environments, coastal planning, surveying wildlife populations, conducting sustainability assessments and more.
In my honours year, I contributed to the Grampians Long Term Small Mammal Project. My research involved working directly with Parks Victoria and contributing to fire management and biodiversity goals for the region.
Cara Penton
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) graduate
Our facilities include a purpose-built Crime Scene House, the Deakin Genomics Centre, modern chemistry, physiology and preparation laboratories, the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, an aquaculture research facility and more, like our:
We also partner with the Queenscliff Marine Science Centre laboratories. Here, you can handle living marine animals and plants, learn in an aquarium room and enjoy access to the marine and coastal ecosystem on Queenscliff’s doorstep.
When you study with the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, you can choose from a trimester abroad, overseas internships and international volunteering opportunities. Each year, you’ll have the opportunity to enrol in the Global Environmental Placement, which offers amazing options to work with turtles in Costa Rica, lions or sharks in South Africa, dolphins in Tanzania, lionfish in Thailand, as well as many other options.
The connections Deakin has across the globe are remarkable. I’ve been to jungles in Borneo and Viking museums in Denmark all because of Deakin.
Danielle Graham
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) graduate
Understanding and managing the threats facing Australia’s environment requires a multidisciplinary approach to research and teaching. Reimagine your career, connect with industry and make your impact alongside world-leading researchers at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
We believe in the connection between theory and hands-on learning, where classroom knowledge comes alive through real-world application. Take a look at where your degree could take you, and how you could be applying your practical skills to tackle environmental and life sciences challenges with confidence.
Deakin University's courses in environmental science have a strong focus on fieldwork and practical experiences. Study areas include sustainability, wildlife and conservation, marine health and ecosystems.
Study environmental management and sustainability at Deakin University and get out into the field to develop solutions to the environmental issues we face on a national and international scale.
Get in touch if you have any further questions regarding the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.
+61 3 9244 6699
