Bachelor degrees & Honours
Bachelor degrees & Honours
Our programs and courses combine environmental science, policy and social sciences to provide you with diverse perspectives on current and emerging environmental issues.
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Why study the environment & sustainability at ANU?
As an environment and sustainability student you’ll learn how to address complex challenges of sustainability from leading experts in the fields of environmental science and sustainability research and innovation.
We are ranked 1st in Australia and in the top 20 worldwide for Geography, Agriculture and Forestry, and in the top 25 universities globally for Environmental Science (QS World Rankings by Subject 2018).
Our research-led, field-based teaching approach means you’ll get to put theory into practice and gain hands-on, practical experience outside of the classroom. We offer a range of fieldwork activities in coastal, wetland, woodland and alpine environments.
Whether you’re interested in understanding the impact of changing climate on the functioning of ecosystems at the South Coast, the complex social pressures associated with managing the Australian alpine region or food production in Vietnam, there are a range of field-based activities for you to choose from.
Choose your degree
You can study the environment and sustainability in these degrees:
Career opportunities
As environment and sustainability issues become more prominent, there is increasing demand for graduates with environmental knowledge and ‘green’ skills.
As an environment and sustainability graduate from ANU, you’ll be equipped with the problem-solving and technical skills you need to develop sustainable policies, plans and solutions to address contemporary environmental challenges.
Our graduates can be found working in urban planning, coastal and marine management, land and water management, environmental consulting, international development, wildlife conservation, climate change adaptation consulting and environmental law and policy.
Find your area of interest
Majors and minors
If you’re studying a Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability or Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability (Advanced) (Honours), you can choose from a range of majors and minors, including Environmental Science, Resource and Environmental Management, Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Climate Science and Policy, Sustainable Development, and Water Science and Policy.
Environment and sustainability majors and minors are also available to students in other degree programs.
Courses
Explore the full range of environment and sustainability courses based on your interests and career goals.
Flexible Double Degrees
Undergraduate research and honours
Looking for that little bit extra in your degree?
Undergraduate research and honours degrees are designed to provide high-achieving students with advanced study options and the opportunity to undertake a research project during their degree.
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Whether you’re pursuing a career in law, international business or humanitarian aid, environmental awareness is a priority for many graduate level roles.
Our environment and sustainability courses will provide you with the practical skills you need to stand out from the competition, in whatever your chosen field may be.
Majors and minors provide you with the flexibility to tailor your degree to suit your career goals and interests. There a range of environment and sustainability majors and minors for you to choose from.
As an honours student, you will learn advanced knowledge of research principles as well as the methods and theoretical concepts of your chosen discipline.