Why Climate Change Careers?
As per the Synthesis Report (SYR) of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), the adverse impacts of climate change have percolated spheres including agriculture, forestry, fishery, energy, tourism, human health and food security as well as gender and social equity. Extreme weather events have been increasing in their frequency and intensity, and the need to find solutions posed by climate change has been gaining momentum. There is a growing requirement for businesses to be sensitive to sustainability norms, and hence the requirement for human resource trained in climate change and sustainability practices. This is exactly where CChaNGE Courses that offer promising careers such as climate change risk assessment, sustainability accounting, adaptation and mitigation strategy development, regional, national and international policy formulation come into play (as per data from Australian National University website).
PARI is undertaking a pioneering movement for CChaNGE/sustainable careers and we urge more and more people to join us on this sustainable path!
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Climate Change Risk Assessment
Explore promising careers in assessing and managing climate change risks.
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Sustainability Accounting
Learn the skills needed for sustainability accounting in businesses.
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Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy Development
Contribute to developing strategies for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
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Policy Formulation
Engage in regional, national, and international policy formulation for climate change.
Sectors that require Sustainability Professionals
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Direct
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Startups
- Geothermal
Indirect
- Sustainability Accounting
- Sustainable Digital Marketing
- Ecosystem/Biodiversity Accounting
- Sustainability Management Accounting
Welfare
- Think Tanks working in Arctic and Antarctic
- Non-government Organization placement
- Government Ministries/Departments
- Media
Join Us
Join the movement for a sustainable future! Take the first step towards a career in climate change and sustainability. Embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet. Act now, and be a part of the solution. Your journey to a greener and more sustainable world begins here!
Contact UsCChaNGE Recommends Destination Australia
The fact that Australia comes at fifth rank in the overall HDI index and in the category of countries with the highest HDI is a testament to Australia’s overall quality of life (HDI Index, 2021-2022). As per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, while employment increased to 14,259,000, illustrating the employment prospects and human resource requirement in Australia. An article published in the Sage Journal of Sociology highlights that the Australian government’s emphasis on skills in the migration programme has been significant with migrants achieving superior labour market outcomes and contributing to the productive diversity of the Australian workforce.
Why Australia?
- Australian universities are consistently ranked among the best in the world (As highlighted in Times Higher Education article dated 19 June 2023).
- Inclusivity is the hallmark of the Australian education system (As highlighted in an article published in Prospects- Comparative Journal of Curriculum, learning and assessment).
- Australian universities have global partnerships and affiliations that help students with their studies in Australia vis-a-vis visa assistance, course selection, accommodation, and orientation (As highlighted in an article published in Times Higher Education dated 19 June 2023).
- Australian businesses have formal partnerships with a University (Australian Bureau of Statistics data).
Our Promises
- Orientation: LIGHTS conducts orientation sessions for undergraduate students across colleges in India, providing insights into career paths in the Climate Change and Sustainability sector.
- Course Selection: Motivated students can contact us for assistance. Team PARI, a subsidiary of LIGHTS, will clarify doubts about course selection, session commencement, tuition fees, semester breaks, etc.
- Customized Guidance Sessions: Tailored sessions for students committed to the climate change and sustainability sector, helping clarify doubts and explore career opportunities aligned with the chosen course.
- Letter of Recommendation: Assisting students with the compulsory Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for Australian University applications to streamline the process.
- Guidance & Counseling: Individual guidance and counseling sessions to prepare students and help them identify the right career path.
- Visa Assistance: Team PARI will provide support in the Visa application process.
- Accommodation: Detailed discussions about accommodation options will be held in the meeting.
Does Australia Offer the Best Climate Change Courses?
Are you an environment enthusiast? Do you see yourself as a climate policy analyst or an environmental consultant of tomorrow? Are you passionate about a degree that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to take a leadership role in sustainability and the environmental sector? If yes, then Destination Australia is your place to be.
| S. No. | Name of the University | City | Name of the Course | Eligibility Criteria |
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| 1 | University of Melbourne | Melbourne | Master of Environment | An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent, or An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent with 2 years of relevant documented professional experience since graduation from your undergraduate degree. |
| Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Health | A pass- level undergraduate degree in any discipline. | |||
| 2 | University of Queensland | Brisbane | Master of Environmental Management | A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in environmental management. Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications include environmental studies, geography, natural resources, biology, ecology, conservation, sustainable development, environmental engineering, and marine science. |
| 3 | University of New South Wales | Sydney | Master of Environmental Management | Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience. |
| 4 | Curtin University | Bentley, Perth | Master of Environment and Climate Emergency | Bachelor degree or equivalent, Bachelor Honors degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate diploma. |
| Master of Sustainability and Climate Policy | A bachelor degree in any field of study from a recognized tertiary education institution. You may also gain entry through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy or Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Climate Policy. | |||
| Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Climate Policy | A bachelor degree in any field of study from a recognized tertiary education institution. You may also gain entry through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy. | |||
| Graduate Certificate Course in Environment and Climate Emergency | Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognized learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. Applicants without a bachelor degree or equivalent require a minimum of five years’ relevant experience. | |||
| 5 | University of South Australia | Adelaide | Master of Environmental Science | Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honors’) degree or Graduate Diploma in a relevant discipline may be eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honors) degree or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies may be eligible for 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Relevant disciplines for advanced standing typically include Environmental Management; Civil and Environmental Management; or Natural Resource Management. Applicants with qualifications in other disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case by case basis. |
| 6 | The University of Sydney | Sydney | Master of Agriculture and Environment |
Bachelor’s degree with a credit average (65 percent) in agriculture, science, economics, or an equivalent qualification, or have completed the requirements for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Agriculture and Environment from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Any graduate who has completed a relevant degree in science, economics, or has relevant work experience. |
| Master of Sustainability | For admission to this course, you should have Bachelor degree from any discipline with a credit average. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for admission into the Master of Sustainability may wish to consider applying for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability or the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability. For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification. | |||
| Master of Environmental Science | For admission into this course, one should have a Bachelor degree with at least a credit average. For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification. | |||
| 7 | University of Southern Queensland | Toowoomba | Master of Science (Environment and Sustainability) | A three-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent OR equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure. |
| 8 | Macquarie University | Sydney | Master of Sustainable Development | AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognized equivalent, (Environment, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Earth Sciences, Geology, (Environmental) Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Hydrology, Geography, Political Economy, Development Studies, Politics, International Political Relations, Business, Education, Management, Architecture, Built Environment, Planning, Design, Social Science, Communication, Media, Communication, Education, Sustainability, or Sociology. Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree. |
| Specialization in Environmental Finance ( Master of Banking and Finance is offering this specialization) | This specialization is suitable for students interested in conducting independent research in a global perspective to show financial decisions can affect environmental issues. Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.(Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Banking, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Valuation.) | |||
| 9 | Australian National University | Canberra | Master of Climate Change |
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. |