Environment and Sustainability

Overview

The Environment and Sustainability program from the University of Southern Queensland addresses your needs by providing important core studies and flexibility in choice of elective studies that will enhance your skills and knowledge in the broad discipline of environment and sustainability. 

Adaptation to climate change and sustainability science are emphasised in global and regional contexts in this specialisation.

Environment and Sustainability objectives 

On completion of this University of Southern Queensland Master of Science (Environment and Sustainability) program graduates will be able to:

• understand and apply the principles and approaches of sustainability

• integrate the scientific foundations for sustainable development through environmental, social and economic disciplines

• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of global environmental changes

• describe the functioning of the global climate system

• understand global environmental systems and assess the risks of climatic changes and climate variability and their influence on sustainable practices

• critically analyse multi-disciplinary information and data to provide informed decision-making in relation to resource management and climate adaptation

• evaluate opportunities that may arise from environmental and climate changes

• express and communicate scientific knowledge and concepts across a range of professions

Career outcomes

Graduates with a degree in environment and sustainability science can work in a magnitude of careers. In fact, a lot of professionals in a broad range of industries now require an understanding of sustainability. But those wanting to specialise in the field can use this program to kick-start a career in the growing field of resource and environmental management.