The Bachelor of Sustainable Communities will provide you with an understanding of the challenges communities face, and the ability to manage them in a volatile world. You will gain career-relevant skills in a practical setting, and have the opportunity to learn first-hand how other countries are seeking to create and maintain sustainable communities. Our technology-integrated learning ensures that you will graduate with the skills to excel.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Sustainable Communities is a multidisciplinary degree that provides the ability to appreciate complex environmental, economic and societal challenges, and a range of skills needed to provide solutions for sustainable communities.
You will study subjects from disciplines including Human Geography, Social Policy, Health and Society, Cultural Studies, Economics and Business, Science and Technology Studies, International Studies and Politics. You will gain skills in logical and critical thinking, creative problem-solving, practical research, computer applications (including geographic information systems), and strong communication skills.
Why choose this course
This degree will position you to take an active role in building a just and sustainable future. It will equip you with the skills to develop and implement real solutions for real problems; skills that are widely sought across the public, private and community sectors.
You will be taught by outstanding teachers and researchers who are able to feed their leading-edge research into their teaching, and are passionate about sustainability and the issues addressed in this degree.
The Illawarra region provides an outstanding urban and regional living laboratory in which to explore the challenges of, and solutions to, sustainable communities.
Career opportunities
Geologist
Geographer
Research Officer
Heritage Officer
Policy/Project Officer
Hydrologist
Tourism and Recreation Planner
Geospatial Intelligence Officer
Market Researcher
Cartographer
Climatologist
Ranger
Environmental Health Officer
International Aid Officer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
12 June 2022
More details
Start date
25 July 2022, 27 February 2023, 24 July 2023
University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue,
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG,
New South Wales,
2522, WOLLONGONG, Australia
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 70, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 54 (Reading and Writing 54, Speaking and Listening 47).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Wollongong has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready and enjoys an excellent international reputation for teaching.
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