Degree overview

• Graduate prepared to pursue a rewarding career in environmental sustainability.
• No.1 in SA for quality education1, graduate skills2 and teaching quality3 in Environmental Science.
• Broad program to develop multidisciplinary graduates who can help address critical global challenges such as climate change and the biodiversity crisis.
• Develop your awareness of Aboriginal Australian approaches to Environmental Management and the cultural value of landscapes.
• Learn about biology, ecology, earth and soil science, conservation, environmental chemistry, and human dimensions research.
• Gain practical experience through field trips and real-world projects.
• Master the knowledge and technologies behind digital/web-based mapping.
• Develop skills in science communication and community engagement.
• Learn first-hand from our leading researchers and industry experts.
• Learn using virtual and augmented reality experiences created by Project LIVE (Learning through Immersive Virtual Environments).

Career outcomes

• Employment prospects for environmental scientists are expected to increase by 7.7% percent by November 20251.
• Careers to consider:
• coastal or land management officer: engaging with natural resource managers to continuously improve management of their land and water through a whole of landscape approach; contributing to the operational management of parks and reserves; delivering on-ground works, community events, activities and minor projects
• environmental adviser (construction or mining): offering environmental support onsite or from the office; ensuring compliance with environmental regulations; helping to achieve environmental targets (e.g. sending zero waste to landfill, minimising impacts on the local environment); liaising with site operations, management, community stakeholders and other environmental groups
• ranger: managing natural values (making sure the natural environment and cultural sites are protected); managing visitor services (helping visitors to enjoy and understand parks and reserves); extensive planning, researching, strategic thinking and people management to effectively balance conservation and recreational values of parks and reserves
• sustainability officer: setting sustainability policies, goals and objectives; reducing a company's carbon footprint in compliance with government environmental regulations; developing partnerships (e.g. with government agencies and the community) to deliver environmental sustainability projects; inhouse auditing against environmental quality standards and for external reporting.

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