Overview

Do you want to study a science degree on-campus or online for an exciting career in sustainability and the broader ‘green’ professions?

Want to understand more about major environmental issues such as biodiversity loss and climate change, and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on the globe? We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with you.

Career outcomes of the Environment and Sustainability program from University of Southern Queensland

Are you passionate about working in resource management, biodiversity conservation or climate change? Specifically, our graduates find work as climatologists, climate scientists, climate policy analysts, agricultural scientists, conservation and biodiversity managers, environmental consultants, ecologists, environmental scientists and natural resource managers.
Industries and employers you may find yourself working for include the resources/mining industries, national parks, universities, defence organisations, CSIRO, state and federal government departments, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and many other organisations contributing to sustainable utilisation and management of our natural resources.
Some of our graduates also choose to work as science teachers (with further study) or science journalists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Studies

Ecology for Sustainability

Biodiversity and Conservation

Sustainable Resource Use

Weather and Climate

Climate Change and Variability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 13 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 042230E

Subject pre-requisite: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.

To study this degree we also assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).

It is also recommended that you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent. If you do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then you will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35840 AUD / year

≈ 35840 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31520 AUD / year

≈ 31520 AUD / year

Additional Details

International/Online: AUD 35840

Commonwealth supported: AUD 9312

Living costs

Toowoomba

Australia

1200 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career outcomes of the Environment and Sustainability program from University of Southern Queensland

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toowoomba

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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