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Why study Ecology & Environmental Sciences at Flinders?

A sustainable future is in your hands.

With natural sciences degrees in Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information Systems, Life Sciences, Marine Biology and Plant Science, Flinders will equip you with the skills to address challenges such as climate change, water shortage, land degradation, biodiversity loss, deforestation, pollution and species extinction.

When you study at Flinders, you'll be taught by experienced academics to gain diverse knowledge and skills for a range of career opportunities, while learning to solve problems and find solutions to our current and future environmental challenges. You'll learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our on campus high-tech laboratories, Biology Discovery Centre, Nature Education and Research Facility (NERF), and take advantage of Flinders' beautiful natural environment and wildlife. Plus, you'll get career-ready with industry placements that give you hands-on training.

Protect the world around you at Flinders University. Explore your study options at Bedford Park and online.

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Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*

Explore a range of postgraduate Environment courses with up to 80% off fees, including the Master of Geospatial Information Systems, Groundwater Hydrology and Water Resources Management.

^{*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Support Places. Not all courses. Offer subject to change.}

No.2 in Australia
Agricultural & Environmental Studies for learning resources

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No.1 in SA
in Science & Mathematics for learner engagement, learning resources, skills development and student support.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No.1 in Australia
in Science & Mathematics for full-time employment

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate))

Prepare for a world-changing career.

Watch a webinar to explore a fulfilling career in environmental sciences and learn more about study options, topics, placement opportunities and more.

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Gain diverse knowledge and skillsets

Throughout your studies, you’ll examine and understand the components of the earth system: atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. Gain a broad spectrum of knowledge for a range of career opportunities.

Learn to analyse, identify and adapt

The need for bold solutions to environmental issues has never been more urgent. You’ll learn to analyse data to identify patterns and trends in environmental conditions, in order to help create solutions to our current and future environmental challenges.

Career opportunities

Animal behaviour consultant/specialist
Animal welfare officer or wildlife demonstrator
Biodiversity conservation officer
Biodiversity project officer
Coastal and estuary officer
Ecologist
Environmental scientist
Groundwater hydrologist
National park officer
Zookeeper

Potential employers

Federal Government
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Department of Agriculture
- CSIRO
State Government
- Environmental Protection Authority
- Department for Environment and Water
Local government
SA Water
Consulting companies such a CDM Smith, Golder Associates, Jacobs
Mining companies
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
RSPCA
Trees for Life
Zoos SA

Discover a career with no boundaries.

Surveying is all about measuring and mapping the physical world, especially land. You figure out boundaries, contours, and elevations with super precise measurements.

Think surveyors are boring? Think again. They’re behind every major infrastructure project, like Adelaide's under and overpasses, the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, NSW's WestConnex, and even the 2032 Brisbane Olympics!

Find out more about Surveying & GIS.

Connect with industry leaders

Get career-ready, you will benefit from our strong connections to industry leaders that will provide you with real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.

With a huge range of 12 to 20-week industry placement opportunities in South Australia, Australia and overseas, WIL can be in the form of internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, including projects with industry and community organisations. They will improve your employability by giving you valuable practical experience in a workplace setting, directly related to the degree you’re studying.

Our students and graduates are also strongly supported throughout their studies and beyond, and you’ll have access to an exclusive network of Flinders alumni that will continue long into your career.

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Get inspired

Marine Biology

Hear from Nikki and learn about how Marine Biology can contribute to the conservation of South Australian Species

Oakland Wetland Education Centre

Purpose-built home for the partnership between the City of Marion and Flinders University, find out more about this unique study area!

Animal behaviour

Wild careers start here - understand about the amazing lives of animals to assess their welfare, survival and evolution.

Groundwater Hydrology

Find out from Rachel Roberts what it's like to study Hydrology at Flinders University

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“

I really enjoy the Flinders University environment and community. The campus features a lot of native Australian vegetation and the lake is a great place to sit down and relax between classes. Every member of staff has been accommodating and helpful in my studies and the facilities are fantastic. I thoroughly enjoy my degree and find each of the topics challenging and engaging.

Angus Smart, Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

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Stand out from the crowd. Study a combined degree.

With the problems faced by the environment becoming more critical, environmental scientists and engineers are in very high demand. Flinders University offers the combination of environmental engineering with environmental science. By combining both, you’ll graduate with greater career prospects and a competitive edge in the job market.

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

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