Master of Sustainability

About the course

The Master of Sustainability is a postgraduate coursework degree that builds expertise in tackling complex sustainability challenges. You’ll develop skills to measure, report on and design solutions across areas such as conservation, population health, food security and sustainability policy. The course combines core and elective units with a capstone research project and an industry placement to apply learning in practice in environmental science at master’s level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles addressing sustainability challenges across government, consulting and industry. Career paths may include sustainability officer/adviser, ESG or sustainability reporting analyst, policy or programme officer, environmental or conservation project coordinator, and roles supporting sustainable planning, buildings and public health initiatives. The degree’s professional practice component supports employability by providing workplace experience in environmental science and sustainability at master’s level.

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree from any discipline with a credit average.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)