Course results for Curtin University Postgraduate Humanities & social science Subjects

Tally up the greatest sustainability issues facing the world today. Predict what problems may arise in the future. Gain a theoretical perspective on topics such as population, climate and food production. Formulate your own policy solutions.

Identify where economics crosses paths with policies for climate action and sustainable development.Strip economic approaches to sustainability down to their essence. Unpack the taxation system. Look at local and global climate change initiatives.

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.

Follow the movements of humankind across global, national and local contexts.Dig into the fundamentals of population growth, migration and aging. Assess the environmental impact of human activity. Research the rise of urbanisation and gentrification.

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.

Forge an understanding of how globalisation, gentrification and other such factors have created global cities.Get a snapshot of the relationships cities have with their regions. Forecast the pathways that urbanisation trends will lead us down.

Map the physical geography of the planet as it relates to urban, rural and regional environments.Unearth tectonic plates and river systems. Look up to the sky and study weather patterns. Highlight the issues that affect sustainability planning.

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.