Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment FAQ

Why would I study sustainability?

Sustainability is the big issue of our time, and its relevance within all aspects of our lives – including the workforce – is only growing. The Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment allows students to pair studies of Sustainability with another professional discipline through a combined degree, equipping them with the understanding of how to apply both skills simultaneously.

What is a combined degree?

This is where you study two degrees with intersecting focuses as part of the same course. Each area of study is enriched by the knowledge, skills and experiences you gain in the other. In the case of the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment, it means you will earn two degrees in as little as four years.

Why can’t I study the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment by itself?

We only offer the course as part of a combined degree.

This is because our industry experts advise that students need both depth of knowledge and a broad perspective to be effective sustainability professionals. Sustainability is a consideration for all sorts of organisations, and learning how to apply these skills meaningfully in a professional context and across a range of environments ensures the workforce is presented with capable graduates who are able to address current and future demand and tackle real-world problems.

What can I combine it with?

The Bachelor of Sustainability can be completed alongside one of five other Bachelor degrees:

How long does it take?

These combined degrees typically take four years of full-time study.

What is the subject structure like?

This varies slightly between degrees, but in all cases, you study both courses in tandem.

The Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment has five core subjects, and depending on their professional degree, students will choose subjects from three of four streams:

  • Governance
  • Society
  • Industry
  • Science

What jobs are available?

Given the range of degrees the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment is paired with, the potential careers are wide-ranging. As the green economy continues to expand, these courses prepare graduates for a number of roles across Government, primary industries, engineering, NGOs, healthcare, and major corporations in sectors ranging from retail to travel.

This is a rapidly growing field. Roles such as Sustainability Project Officer, Director or Head of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Community Engagement Lead, and many more, are present across a range of sectors. There is increasing demand in Australia and globally for graduates who understand resources, consumer goods, agriculture, water and energy, eco-tourism, heritage conservation, public health, and finance. 

 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.