Sustainability and Climate Change Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Sustainability and Climate Change course from Adelaide University you’ll learn about environmental and political issues shaping our world. Explore climate systems and how people both influence and are influenced by them. Deepen your understanding of sustainability principles and learn how to analyse and develop policy. Help develop adaptation strategies, and influence policy that will transform the way we respond to climate change. 

You’ll choose from a range of interest areas including global politics, environmental management and sociology. Build hands-on skills in real-world environments through an internship and professional development opportunities. These valuable experiences will build your personal and professional confidence in the workplace. 

With this degree’s global focus, you’ll graduate with skills applicable across major Australian industries – and valuable in international contexts.  

Career opportunities:

With climate change increasing over the past 20 years, the world needs leaders capable of driving positive change. You’ll graduate ready to join current leaders and advocates in the field by imagining, communicating and delivering innovative climate solutions with a future-thinking focus.  

With its emphasis on delivery and practical outcomes, the Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change will provide career paths for those looking to tackle sustainability, climate change and green transitions across all industries and scales. 

You could work in career roles such as: 

• Sustainability and climate consultant 
• Environmental analyst 
• Renewable energy and carbon accounting specialist 
• Climate or sustainability policy adviser 
• Development practitioner 
• Urban planner. 

You might find yourself informing policy in government, driving sustainability initiatives in private enterprises like Apple, Amazon or IKEA or advising organisations like Red Cross on developing climate change adaptation plans. Perhaps you’ll work in research institutions working to better understand climate change challenges – or the risks of doing nothing.