Sustainability
Discipline
Study sustainability and help tackle the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Acquire the skills to survey the natural world, shape strategic planning decisions and inspire sustainable behaviours. Be a catalyst for positive environmental change.
Explore your study options
Gain practical experience that empowers you to play a pivotal role in preserving our planet. Explore top-tier facilities and on-the-job learning through strategic industry placements, ensuring you graduate with the knowledge and skills essential for shaping our shared future. Gain hands-on experiences to navigate the intricate relationships between business and biodiversity.
Choose a sustainability degree that will get you work ready
Our courses have a focus on developing real-world solutions to global wildlife and conservation issues, backed by Deakin’s ranking of #112 in the world for sustainability. You'll gain theoretical and practical experience in ecology, biodiversity, sustainability and more.
Thriving research culture
Our ecologists are helping to protect Australia’s vulnerable flora and fauna from disease, rapid development and climate change. If you're passionate about working with leading experts to pioneer a sustainable future, you can go on to complete a research degree with the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.
Industry experience
Our courses include a professional placement unit, giving you the opportunity to get your foot in the door at some of the most high-profile organisations in the industry, including Zoos Victoria, Parks Victoria, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Study online at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Deakin's online sustainability degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals so you can study anytime, anywhere. Join more than 78,000 online students who have already graduated from Deakin.
Top professional roles in sustainability
Sustainability specialists and environmental specialists both feature within the top 25 fastest growing jobs over the next five years, according to The World Economic Forum.* Our graduates have found exciting and diverse careers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Depending on your chosen field of study, you may choose to seek employment in areas including:
- coastal and marine management
- land and water management
- wildlife conservation or management
- environment and sustainability consulting
- science communication, education or journalism.
The most memorable experiences I’ve had at Deakin were the study field trips; going out in nature and using the equipment to monitor and survey the environment. Not only did I get practical, hands-on experience but I also met like- minded people passionate about the broader wellbeing of the world.
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability)stainability)
Professional recognition
After graduating you can gain professional recognition by becoming a Certified Environmental Practitioner through the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand is a leading professional body in Australasia supporting environmental practitioners and promoting independent and interdisciplinary discussion on environmental issues.
World leader in environmental research
Deakin was awarded the highest possible rating in environmental sciences and environmental science and management by the Australian Research Council’s State of Australian University Research report. This highlights our world-class facilities, academic reputation and research impact.
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s world-class research and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Hands-on, in nature
Our courses take you out of the classroom and into the field. Build the practical skills highly sought after 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. You can complete internships in a range of high-profile organisations such as Zoos Victoria, Parks Victoria, Biosis consultants and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Environmental management and sustainability
Our environmental management and sustainability students discuss worldwide environmental issues we are facing, and what they have learned we must do to develop real solutions.
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.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
*World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2025
Contact us
Got a question about our sustainability courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
Domestic students
1800 693 888
Enquire online
International students
+61 3 9918 9188
Enquire online
