Course results for Curtin University Postgraduate Humanities & social science Subjects

Define what it is that makes a city sustainable or unsustainable.Look into transport, environmental, urban design and economic concerns. Address cities’ dependence on cars, trucks and motorcycles. Discuss the cities that are making an effort go green.

Inspect the science of climate change and address what you can do to adapt to and mitigate its effects.Evaluate policies like carbon taxes and rebates for energy efficiency. Look into different countries' commitments to battling climate change.

Continue to develop your dissertation into a key area of sustainability theory. Emphasise the themes and sub-themes that you uncover through your research. Frame a hypothesis and argue your point. Incorporate primary and secondary research sources.

Bring together the factors that go into planning a sustainable urban development.Delve into environmental, economic and governmental issues. Read up on interest groups. Familiarise yourself with sustainable water resource management considerations.

Study the Sustainable Development Goals spearheaded by the United Nations. Highlight key Goals such as reducing inequalities and eliminating poverty. Assess the Goals' development, implementation and adoption across a variety of contexts.