The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Sustainability programme explores strategies for managing the relationship between people and the environment, preparing for a career that contributes positively to our world. By integrating the latest research with hands-on experience in professional, community, lab, and field environments, you will develop and apply innovative solutions to safeguard natural resources both locally and globally.

At Royal Institute of Colombo, students are given the opportunity to pursue the first year of their degree in Sri Lanka, all from the comfort of their home, saving substantial costs. RIC ensures a smooth transition to Deakin Australia to complete the final two years.

  1. SLE115 Essential Skills in Bioscience 
  2. SLE111 Cells and Genes
  3. SLE133 Chemistry in our world
  4. SLE101 Environmental Techniques and Monitoring
  5. SLE102 Physical Geography
  6. SLE121 Environmental Sustainability
  7. SLE103 Ecology and Environment
  8. SLE128 Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change

Second- and third-year modules will be conducted at Deakin University, Australia (After successfully completing the modules in the first-year modules*)

This qualification and experience will set you up for career success in a variety of areas including: 

  • climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • catchment management
  • coastal and park management 
  • conservation
  • environmental education
  • environmental management
  • environmental protection
  • land rehabilitation
  • planning and policy
  • pollution control
  • sustainability reporting
  • waste management and resource efficiency

This list is non-exhaustive

* Subject to the conditions that a satisfactory grade average is obtained for the units completed at RIC, relevant English Language requirement and student visa requirements are met. For more information on Deakin admission criteria, please refer to the Deakin international course guide.

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