Environment University of Melbourne

Overview

Our environment has many faces: cities, wilderness, agricultural lands, the oceans and everything in between.

The Environment program at University of Melbourne has many faces too. We offer 12 different streams of study, from climate change to environmental management and science, to public policy, to sustainable cities and more, including a tailored stream that you can design yourself.

We aim to be truly flexible and collaborative in our approach to teaching and, as such, our cohort is made up of students with a hugely diverse range of backgrounds, from commerce and economics to zoology. You'll learn to work effectively in this multidisciplinary environment, and develop the technical and analytical skills you need to research and practice in your area of specialisation.

Whether you've come straight from your undergraduate studies, or are looking to enhance or change your current career, with 12 pathways to choose from and expert academic advice throughout your degree, you’re bound to find an area that matches your passion.

Depending on your academic background, interests and aspirations, you can choose from over 200 subjects taught across the University, including overseas-based field subjects, a major research project, or an industry internship, all tied together with a tailored capstone option.

Career

Graduates go on to work as: 

• strategy and policy advisors
• environmental planners
• project officers
• sustainability specialists
• private consultants
• environmental scientists
• ESD consultants
• risk management specialists
• entrepreneurs
• waste management specialists

Employers in this field include:

• Government departments of agriculture, environment and policy, including Parks Victoria
• Local government
• Environmental consultancies and start-ups
• Education and community development providers
• Not-for-profits and non-governmental organisations
• International aid agencies, including the United Nations.