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Faculty of Science

Study Environment and geosciences

Embark on a rewarding career while saving out planet

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Why study environment and geosciences with us?

Imagine turning your passion for global issues into a rewarding career. Discover a range of subjects where you will have opportunities to study the earth, its oceans, its land and people, and how they impact one another.

Your studies will take you from the laboratory to the rainforest, the desert and underwater.

By studying environment and geosciences with us, you will

  • Gain valuable experience working on projects locally and internationally in places such as New Zealand, China, Great Barrier Reef, Australian desert, and South East Asia.
  • Benefit from our partner facilities such as;ÌýCrommelin Biological Research StationÌýon the NSW Central Coast, Tropical Ecology Research Facility in Kakadu National Park,ÌýOne Tree Island Research StationÌýon the Great Barrier Reef and theÌýMarine Studies Institute.

Geosciences will provide you with an understanding of the governance framework in which your professional career will operate, including the fundamental aspects of sustainability, environmental assessment, law, ethics, development, energy use, economics and politics.

Environment and geosciences courses

Where can environment and geosciences take you?

Studying environment and geosciences will provide you with an understanding of the governance framework in which your professional career will operate, including the fundamental aspects of sustainability, environmental assessment, law, ethics, development, energy use, economics and politics.

Our graduates can be found in many settings and roles, including:

  • Fisheries, parks and wildlife
  • Environmental and coastal protection
  • Marine and atmospheric research
  • Electricity, gas, water and waste services
  • Environment,Ìýurban planning and heritage agencies
  • Exploration for critical and base metals
  • Energy exploration
  • Natural hazards, such as erosion, earthquakes and volcanic activity
  • Earth monitoring from space
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