Program Overview

Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

Overview

The Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

The Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability is a comprehensive program that provides students with a unique blend of social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and policy. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address complex social and environmental challenges and create a sustainable future.

Majors Available

• Social and Environmental Sustainability (Extended Major)

Course Structure

The Social and Environmental Sustainability Extended Major provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges of working with organisations, communities, and governments in seeking to address and solve social and environmental challenges.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

• For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

• Annual course fee: $40,200.00 (2025)
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

Scholarships

• Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Careers and Further Study

Career Pathways

• With a Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability, students can pursue careers in government agencies, community groups, mining companies, indigenous corporations, consultancy firms, and small businesses.
• Potential career paths include:
  • Communication Officers
  • Consultants
  • Planners
  • Policy Officers
  • Researchers
  • Sustainability Officers

Further Study

• Further study can lead to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and open up opportunities in academia and research.
• Students may also be interested in:
  • Master of International Development
  • Master of International Relations

Entry Requirements

• Minimum ATAR: 75
• English language competence: IELTS Academic with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no band less than 6.0
• Satisfy any prerequisites for preferred majors

Why Study Social and Environmental Sustainability at UWA?

• Learn from WA's leading social science and humanities teams
• Engage with UWA's extensive community and industry network to gain real-world experience
• Learn from world-leading and world-class researchers
• Take one of 10 sciences minors to extend learning

You'll Learn To

• Integrate knowledge through drawing on the social sciences and sciences to understand sustainability
• Apply the tools of the various disciplines to complex social and environmental sustainability problems
• Apply critical thinking and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to complex interdisciplinary issues
• Develop skills to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders

Graduate with Two Degrees

• The combined degree option allows students to pair their Bachelor of Human Rights degree with another passion, broadening career options and giving them an edge in a rapidly changing workforce.
• Students can combine the Bachelor of Human Rights with:
  • Bachelor of Arts
• Duration: 4 years
• ATAR: 75

Passionate about Creating a Sustainable Future?

• This course, alongside other courses offered at UWA, seeks to educate those with the desire to create a greener future for all.
• The right education is fundamental in creating a sustainable future.