Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

UWA's Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability is a Social Science and Humanities focused interdisciplinary degree oriented towards professional practice. Through undertaking coursework that draws on the disciplines of Anthropology, Environmental Economics, Environmental History, Geography, Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Political Science and Public Policy students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges of working with organisations, communities and governments in seeking to address and solve social and environmental challenges. The course also provides students with the opportunity to gain introductory knowledge into the processes that shape the natural environment, with the course design enabling students to select from units in earth and environmental sciences as part of their core program.Students are also encouraged to take one of 10 interdisciplinary science minors, which enable students to expand their knowledge in various fields of science including archaeology, environmental biology, geology and ocean studies.Through this course students gain crucial interdisciplinary conceptual knowledge, social research and policy skills and real-world experiences to meet the demand for professionals who can help organisations, communities and governments adopt sustainable practices to address social and environmental challenges. Students will be prepared for careers in various fields such as ESG, sustainability consulting, environmental advocacy, environmental policy, social enterprise and community development and planning.[114460B]