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About the course
This degree explores how to balance environmental protection with human development. You study environmental science alongside policy and social sciences to tackle sustainability challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change and urbanisation. The program emphasises linking natural and social science perspectives and lets you deepen expertise through specialisations while gaining broad, contemporary environmental knowledge.
What you might learn
You will build skills to analyse complex sustainability problems using both scientific and social approaches. Learning includes environmental and social research methods, ecology and human–environment interactions, Indigenous resource management perspectives, and environmental policy. You also develop practical problem‑solving capabilities through transdisciplinary learning and options such as GIS, field school and community-based resource management.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across government, NGOs and industry focused on sustainability and environmental management. Career directions include environmental policy and planning, sustainability consulting, climate and biodiversity programs, land and water management, community and stakeholder engagement, and research or project roles supporting conservation, resource management and environmental impact and compliance work.
Entry requirements
Entry is based on a selection rank with an indicative ATAR of 80 (or IB 30). Applicants may be eligible for adjustment factors depending on individual circumstances. Additional requirements may apply for specific applicant categories, and applicants should follow ANU guidance on which admissions pathway applies to them.
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