Careers in sustainability

Care for the planet. Combat climate change.

Carbon-eating bacteria

Discover how UQ researchers are reprogramming bacteria to eat carbon dioxide and turn it into sustainable chemicals.

Protect

Safeguard native plants and endangered wildlife, including their fragile habitats.

Reduce

Find ways to reduce wastefulness and our reliance on depleting natural resources.

Create

Preserve our planet for the future by creating eco-friendly products and environmental policies.

Are you suited to a sustainability career?

You might enjoy a sustainability career if you are:

forward-thinking
a problem-solver
a strong communicator
resilient
creative
analytical

Careers in sustainability

Different types of sustainability careers include:

Researcher
Agronomist
Engineer
Ecologist
Designer
Policy officer

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Agriculture

Find sustainable solutions to the complex challenges of food security, nutritive value and climate change.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Conservation

Learn about exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, biodiversity and human-wildlife interactions.

Bachelor of Wildlife Science

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Design

Challenge conventional thinking, solve problems, prototype solutions and design ideas for a better, more sustainable world.

Bachelor of Design

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Energy

Investigate renewable energy systems and the challenges involved in transitioning to a sustainable energy future.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Environment

Learn how to manage environmental problems while considering social, cultural, economic and legal factors.

Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)

Tourism

Examine and manage the impacts of tourism, hospitality and events on communities, economies and the environment.

Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Looking for something different?

There are careers in sustainability that go beyond those with ‘environment’ in the title. It’s not all about environmental scientists or environmental managers (though they’re super important!). You can help Mother Earth in areas like economics, architecture and law too. See what other programs could help you prepare for a career in sustainability.

Browse all undergraduate programs