The Sustainability Placement Experience can be undertaken by students in any bachelor's degree with available electives.
Climate change, social equity, and sustainable development are among the most pressing challenges of our time. As a university deeply committed to sustainability, we believe that every student — regardless of their discipline — should graduate equipped to contribute to a better future.
The Sustainability Placement Experience is your chance to do just that. Open to second and third-year students, this unit gives you the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and into industry, where you’ll help tackle real sustainability issues and build skills that matter for your career, and for the world.
Make a real impact
In this unit, you won’t just learn about sustainability — you’ll live it. Gain hands-on experience in understanding, addressing and providing sustainability-based solutions for government, private, and not-for-profit organisations while learning from professional mentors within the organisations themselves.
From tackling climate resilience to promoting social justice or driving sustainable business practices, you'll help deliver practical solutions that make a difference in Tasmania and beyond.
Learn by doing
University is about more than just learning theory, it's about discovering how to apply that knowledge in the real world. This placement gives you the opportunity to step into a professional environment where you can test ideas, tackle real problems, and see the tangible impact of your learning.
With full support along the way, you’ll gain first-hand insight into how sustainability intersects with your field of study. Develop practical skills, boost your confidence, and deepen your understanding of how your university experience translates to life beyond campus.
Build your career
This is more than just an elective — it’s a step toward your future. You'll build a valuable network of peers and industry contacts, develop skills that employers value, and graduate with meaningful, real-world experience that strengthens your career pathways.
Who can apply?
- Second or third-year undergraduate bachelor's degree students
- With available elective space in their course
- From any area of study
If you're curious about how your discipline can contribute to sustainability and ready to take learning beyond the classroom, this unit is for you.
For students undertaking the Major in Sustainability, this unit can be counted as an elective for your Major.
Want to learn more?
For more information about the unit, please contact the Unit Coordinator, Dr Catherine Elliott.
Current students please note: Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application and acceptance process which can be found on the unit page for current students and in consultation with the Unit Coordinator.