Climate Science University of Melbourne

Overview

Overview

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century, and will impact all facets of society and industry. Understanding how the climate system works – and applying that knowledge to address these challenges – will allow you to shape how our cities, workplaces and lifestyles can adapt.

After completing the Climate Science program at University of Melbourne, you’ll have the skills to work in the expanding fields of climate risk, environmental consulting, climate science, or transfer your climate knowledge towards new industries yet to be unearthed. Whether you want to be a part of the latest industry endeavours or research the next scientific breakthrough, this degree teaches you the necessary climate science knowledge to make a difference.

With a flexible approach to choosing your subjects, you can focus on climate policy or deepen your knowledge of physical climate science. Complete an internship subject and build your professional skills development alongside top climate scientists, including lead authors from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Or take your studies further with graduate research, delivering insights that will help inform climate change solutions for the coming century.

Careers

Work in areas relevant to climate science is diverse. Here are some examples of roles you could find yourself employed in following graduation:

• Energy: Help companies adapt, cities to expand, and people to live in sustainable ways through thoughtful engineering, urban design and manufacturing.
• Economics: Contribute to financial risk measurements and business management helping companies evolve.
• Finance: Influence sectors such asbanking, insurance, and actuarial management to develop adaptable technologies and sustainable cities.
• Government: Inform policies and priorities that define our society’s ability to adapt and tackle climate change.
• Transport: Build cities that are both sustainable and accessible, benefiting all members of society.
• Research: Understand how we got here, and develop new findings that will inform climate change solutions going into the future.