卧龙岗大学

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 Commerce, 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