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You can confidently choose Deakin

Deakin’s courses are recognised by industry, recommended by your peers and will make you a highly sought-after graduate.

World leader

in environmental research⁴

Top 1%

for life sciences and medicine⁵

#1 Victorian

university for course satisfaction⁶

Award-winning

university career service⁷

Ready for an exciting career creating a positive impact on the health of our planet?

Sustainability specialists are set to be the second fastest-growing job type globally over the next five years.⁸

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+1M new sustainability and environmental protection roles worldwide
19.7% growth in natural & physical science jobs
19.4% growth in life science jobs
+4,400 environmental scientists

Want a career in sustainability or research?

According to the World Economic Forum, climate change mitigation and environment management technologies will be among the top drivers for job growth for the next three years, with sustainability specialists projected as being the second most in-demand field globally.⁸

Our interactive learning platform brings the classroom to you

Study online and take full control over how you study.
You can study online and on-campus, too.

Flexible online learning

Our flexible degrees let you continue your career while you study. You can learn at your own pace, when and where it suits you, without compromising quality or support.

  • 80%

    of Deakin students found studying had a positive impact on their career.10

  • 90%

    of graduates say they’d recommend studying at Deakin to family, friends or colleagues.10

Where could a degree in environment and sustainability take you?

Graduate ready for your future career through wide-ranging hands-on experiences. Plus, develop transferable soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, digital literacy and teamwork.

Mia Elg

Mia Elg

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability)

Natural Resource Managment, Melbourne Water

I chose Deakin University for my degree as I believed it was the best course to give me the appropriate education and experience for my career. During my course, I completed many practical classes and field trips. I also completed three placements/internships related to my career pathway.

Bryan Rees

Bryan Rees

Master of Sustainability

Ecologist, GHD

If you're passionate about ensuring we manage the environment, food, housing and resources into the future in an effective way this is the course for you. It's extremely rewarding and teaches you a host of skills that you will keep with you always.

Anna Giles

Anna Giles

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

Landscape ecologist, GIS analyst

Deakin gave me the opportunity to go on two study abroad adventures, one to Borneo and one to South Africa, which were a real highlight for me. I also did a placement with AWC and lots of volunteering, which gave me even more hands-on experience and got me to some beautiful places like the Grampians and Gabo Island.

Graduate ready for the jobs of tomorrow

You can confidently choose Deakin — for the past 40 years we’ve been perfecting distance and online learning.

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