Study Sustainability with us

Turn your passion for the planet into a career. Explore courses that tackle climate change, food security and the future of our environment.

At La Trobe, sustainability is part of who we are. Guided by our Sustainability Strategy, we’re working towards net zero emissions by 2029, and we’re ranked among the world’s top 40 universities for climate action (THE Impact Rankings 2026).

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Every La Trobe undergraduate builds "Sustainability Thinking" into their degree. If you want to go further, choose from dedicated courses in agriculture, wildlife conservation, outdoor and sustainability education, engineering and ESG leadership, or add a sustainability major to the degree you love.

Explore sustainability one subject at a time. Through Open Universities Australia you can study La Trobe subjects such as Climate, Sustainability and Society, Climate Change Economics and Policy, Environmental Law, Water Management, and Food, Water and Environment, all 100% online. Many need no ATAR, and each one can count towards a La Trobe degree later.

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