Degree overview

Tackle the many challenges associated with quantifying and dealing with climate-related risks

The impacts of climate variability and climate change are affecting our lives like never before. There is an urgent need to better understand, quantify, and adapt to climate-related risks.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation can go on to work in a diverse range of areas. Our graduates have specialised skills that are highly sought after by industry and government to work in the climate science and adaptation field.

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Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation

UAC Code , Program Code 40245

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40245

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UAC Code

Program Code 40245

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40245

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

As part of this degree, you have the opportunity to tailor your studies to meet your career aspirations. Key areas of study include:

  • climate change and resource management
  • risk, vulnerability, adaptation and resilience
  • water, energy and food security
  • environmental sustainability
  • spatial science
  • statistics
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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Our students teamed up with CSIRO and Geosciences Sydney Uni on the voyage of a lifetime, investigating the causes of submarine landslides that lead to tsunamis.

Career-ready placements

Students will have access to world-class facilities and novel technologies to develop their research and multidisciplinary skills in preparation for entering the career market.

Through our partnerships with industry, students will engage in a transdisciplinary capstone project.

Students may undertake virtual study, or travel abroad for a semester exchange, short course, internship or study tour.

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Student showcase

Where can a Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation take you?

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How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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