Bachelor of Arts (Sustainable Development)

About this course

The Bachelor of Arts (Sustainable Development) offered by Open Universities Australia incorporates environmental, economic and community considerations to educate students in the importance of a sustainable approach to growth and development.

With an emphasis on practical solutions, this arts program adopts an interdisciplinary approach to tackling some of the most crucial issues facing the world today: climate change, environmental protection, the use of scarce resources such as water and fossil fuels, and fair and equitable economic growth for communities.

Students have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as urban or regional sustainability, overseas aid and development, and climate change.

Eligibility

Anyone may apply.

Areas of study

In this bachelor of arts program, you will study:

• Overseas aid and international development
• Society, culture and ecology in Asia
• Introduction to economics
• Introduction to community development
• Australian youth culture
• Community work across sites, settings and peoples
• Projects in community development
• Creative ways to work with community
• Community and social policy
• Food for thought
• Knowing nature
• Australia in Asia
• Wellbeing
• Energy in society
• Greenhouse accounting and life cycle assessment
• Greenhouse science and policy
• Ideas in action
• Introduction to sustainable development
• Approaches to sustainable development

Study periods

Open Universities courses are offered in specific study intakes every year, known as Study Periods or Sessions. This means more flexibility as you can choose when to start studying. If you are studying undergraduate units you can start at the beginning of any of the four Study Periods each year, each lasting 13 weeks. Most postgraduate courses are offered in three Sessions per year, with each Session lasting 14 weeks. Exams are usually held in the week following the end of each Study Period or Session.

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Financial options

If you are an Australian citizen you may be eligible to receive Abstudy/Austudy, Youth Allowance, FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP or scholarships.

Student support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to online tutoring services, student advisor forums, student counselling and career advice and support.

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How will this course advance my career?

As global concern for environmental, economic and community sustainability mounts, the demand for skilled professionals has never been greater. Upon completion of this bachelor of arts degree, you will have the knowledge and training to progress to a successful career in the State and Commonwealth public sectors; local councils and non-government organisations (NGOs); research institutes; national and international aid organisations; as well as in industry, tourism, media, education and resource sectors of the economy.

How else will I benefit from this degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Bachelor of Arts (Sustainable Development) from Murdoch University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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