Course results for Humanities & social science Degrees

Further your knowledge in a language

After first completing two subjects in Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese, enter this course to gain a deeper understanding. Become proficient in the language and the culture of its people. Graduate with an advantage in the workforce globally.

Help our planet last longer

Think about your experiences as an individual, consumer and citizen in terms of sustainability at a range of scales; regional, nationally and globally. Discover tools to bring sustainability to life. Consider social justice, equity and diversity.  

Help communities to help themselves

Assess environmental, economic and community needs by examining sustainability transition, overseas aid, resource access and climate change. Integrate theory and practice for employment with NGOs, governments and the resources sector.

Explore new opportunities in the water sector

This course is designed for those who already work in the water management field and would like to take a step up in their career. Learn how to plan and lead projects on an urban, regional or national scale with guidance from The International WaterCentre. 

Prepare to deal with the challenges of climate change

Expand your professional toolkit with skills and knowledge to tackle the impacts of climate change. Think sustainably. Grasp the science to consider the solutions. Learn to adapt using policy and technical information from government reports.

Work in an industry where your input will change lives

Understand how community level programs from government and aid agencies can reduce poverty and increase sustainability. Compare project management approaches in cross-cultural settings.  Assess the impact our Asia-Pacific region has globally.

Articulate, trained geographers are in demand

Investigate the relationship between people, place and the environment. Examine food security, population, energy, and the impacts of climate and political change. Geographers find work in planning, resource management, policy making and development.

Translate theoretical statistical concepts into useable knowledge

Learn quantitative skills in exploratory data analysis, estimation and hypothesis testing, factor and regression analysis, discriminant analysis and forecasting. Gain practical experience using statistical software packages such as SPSS and SAS

Research and analyse how we can guarantee a sustainable future

Understand the relationship between global and local sustainability issues by developing social research and analysis skills. Learn to apply international best practice sustainability concepts to find a career in the public and private sectors. 

Identify and apply international best practice to sustainability

Study urban design, sustainable cities, leadership, Aboriginal sustainability, decarbonising cities and regions, climate policy and economics. Graduates find careers in sectors where social research and analytical skills in sustainability are required.