Bachelor of Sustainability
Why study the Bachelor of Sustainability at UNE?
The Bachelor of Sustainability at UNE is about understanding social and community sustainability as well as ecologically sustainable development. UNE is the only university in Australia that offers the degree, which provides a unique opportunity to develop skills and an understanding of sustainability in a holistic manner, integrating social science with environmental science.
You will study a diverse range of subjects as part of the Bachelor of Sustainability including environmental management, geography, law, psychology, economics and policy; and you can choose from a broad range of electives. Psychology for Sustainability, Climate Change and Future Planning, Geography of Rural Social Change, and Environmental Planning and Administration are examples of units to support your career development. You can major in Ecological Resilience, Social Resilience or a combined major incorporating both areas.
This degree has been designed for graduates to take advantage of the growing demand in the "green collar" sector of the employment market. Graduates will be equipped with the ability to understand the complexities of the environmental and social problems which beset our society, as well as the problem-solving abilities needed to build a sustainable future. These skills are being increasingly sought after by employers.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Sustainability is an interdisciplinary degree that offers a solid academic grounding and vocational qualification. Career opportunities include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, government planning and environment departments, environmental protection agencies, cultural and natural heritage management, environmental conservation, land and water management, natural resource management, community development, commercial industry, environmental consultancies, mining, research careers with CSIRO, universities and industries.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR
New Course2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BSustainability | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units in English with recommended study in Mathematics. International students must meet the University's English language requirements. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | The degree has an applied environmental policy focus. Students have the opportunity to obtain career-relevant skills through training in the workplace by selecting WORK300 as an elective. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted according to current UNE policy. Advanced standing will not be granted for WORK300 |
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| Academic Colours |
Mace (BCC 73) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
International students must meet the University's English language requirements.
Advanced Standing
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
Advanced standing will not be granted for WORK300.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 54 cps |
| Complete ONE Major or Complete ONE Combined Major |
48 or 72 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 or 42 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Environmental Resilience
Social Resilience
Approved Combined Major
Environmental and Social Resilience
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one major or one combined major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Sustainability.
Exit Pathways
Candidates in the Social Resilience Major who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points.
Such candidates who then wish to complete the Bachelor of Sustainability must re-apply for admission and will be subject to the most current rules for the course.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.