Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

In your final semester, you will participate in a minimum 20-day work placement within an environmental or related organisation. RMIT can help you find your placement at organisations including the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Bush Heritage, Melbourne Water, Environment Victoria, The Bicycle Network, Sustainability Victoria, Friends of the Earth, municipal councils and local government, non-government organisations, and international aid and development agencies. Graduates have used their work placement to gain employment after completing their studies.

You will have the opportunity to undertake minor streams in the following areas: Global Development Challenges, Public Policy and Social Justice, Sustainable Urban Change, Geospatial Science, Social Impact, Digital Communication, Circular and Sustainable Built Environment, and Regenerative Futures. You choose your specialisation in Year 2 and continue it through Year 3.

Yes. Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world projects in international contexts. Students can undertake study tours in Asia and Europe to focus on critical sustainability issues, or undertake semester-long study overseas at partner universities in Hong Kong, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, or the Philippines. Past students have participated in teams working in countries such as Vietnam, Nepal and Mexico. RMIT also offers overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

Yes. Students and graduates of this program are able to apply for Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) membership. EIANZ is a not-for-profit, professional association for environmental practitioners from across Australia and New Zealand. Current students can apply for Student membership, while graduates can apply for Full membership, enabling them to network with industry professionals and attend a range of events.

The minimum ATAR for this program is 60.80 (indicated by the entry score). Entry is competitive, and eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit. You may be eligible for adjustment factors up to a maximum of 28 aggregate adjustment points, including subject adjustments (e.g., a study score of 30 in Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Health And Human Development or Politics equals 2 aggregate points per study, up to 6 points total), regional adjustments, equity access schemes, the Elite Athlete and Performer Program, and the Indigenous Access Program.