Australian environments and sustainability: study abroad and exchange
Take advantage of being in Australia and learn about our diverse environment.
While studying at Australia's highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences, you'll have the opportunity to explore strategies to improve sustainability, manage ecosystems and preserve global biodiversity.
If you don’t have previous study experience in this area, have a look at the general courses listed below. These are available to all students.
If you're already studying environmental science or a related program at your home university and would like to expand your knowledge and skills, you can also consider the advanced courses listed below.
Some courses require UQ approval to ensure you meet the necessary prerequisites. If you apply for these courses, we will seek approval on your behalf and advise you of the outcome.
General courses
- Applied Marine Science (MARS2001)
- Biodiversity and the Environment (BIOL1030)
- Design for a Better World (DSGN1500)
- Ecology (BIOL2010)
- Ecology, Culture and Field Research (ANTH2060)
- Environment & Society (GEOS1100)
- Environmental Systems (GEOS2100)
- Food for a Healthy Planet (AGRC1040)
- Global Population Issues (GEOG2205)
- Introduction to Environmental Studies (ENVM1501)
- Planet Earth: The Big Picture (ERTH1000)
- Social Entrepreneurship (TIMS3304)
- Sustainability in Tourism, Hospitality & Events (TOUR1003)
Advanced courses
- Climate Change & Environmental Management (ENVM3115)
- Coastal Processes & Management (ENVM3200)
- Conservation Planning & Management (ENVM3220)
- Environmental Hazards (GEOS3106)
- Environmental Philosophy (PHIL2210)
- Environmental Politics & Policy (POLS3115)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CIVL2135)
- Urban Ecology (BIOL3030)
Courses requiring UQ approval
General courses
- An Urban World (SOCY2340)
- Foundations of Sustainable Development (ENVM2100)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (ENVM2203)
- Environment & Society (GEOS1100)
- Global Change: Problems and Prospects (GEOS3102)
- Living Oceans (MARS1001)
- Marine & Coastal Environmental Protection (ENVM2002)
- Planet Earth: The Big Picture (ERTH1000)
- Sociology of the Environment (SOCY2020)
Advanced courses
- Marine Wildlife Conservation (BIOL3024)
- Climatology & Hydrology (GEOS2101)
- Conservation (BIOL3000)
- Conservation Policy (ENVM3506)
- Environmental Systems Dynamics & Modelling (ENVE3150)
- People, Fire and Environment (ENVM3215)
Courses requiring UQ approval
Get involved and learn about Australian environments and sustainability outside of your classes by volunteering for an ecology project or attending marine science seminars featuring research students and visiting researchers. If you're here for 2 semesters, you can participate in the UQ Sustainability Award. You can also join a range of clubs and societies, such as:
- Environment Collective
- Geography and Environmental Management Society
- Marine Society UQ
- UQ Biology Society
- Oxfam UQ
- Climate Action Now!
You can also study free UQx online courses, covering topics like:
- Making Sense of Climate Science Denial
- The Science and Practice of Sustainable Development
- Tropical coastal ecosystems
- Essential tools for the low carbon economy
- Minerals and mining in a sustainable world
Ready to apply? Follow the study abroad and exchange admissions guide.
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