Undergraduate TAS-SUS-DEG-2024
Bachelor of Science (Sustainability)
Develop sustainable societies for a better world
Benefitting from world-class expertise in sustainability, you'll learn how to create frameworks for developing sustainable solutions in a range of fields and careers.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$40,150
Total subjects
24
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Explain the methodologies of science and the role and relevance of science in society.
- Apply in-depth knowledge and skills in one or more scientific disciplines to provide specialist advice and functions in a range of contexts.
- Design and implement scientific investigations, including quantitative analysis and critical evaluation of results.
- Communicate scientific results, information, and arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.
- Apply scientific methods and knowledge ethically, responsibly, respectfully and safely in research or workplace settings guided by relevant regulatory and professional frameworks.
Career opportunities
Preparing you for a range of sustainability-themed jobs in a range of fields and careers, as well as pursuing a passion, you’ll develop specialist expertise across physical and social sciences and humanities.
Potential roles provide opportunities to positively impact the environment and your community, including government project officers, sustainability and environmental advisors and planning.
Entry requirements
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any two (2) OUA open access subjects of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.
Higher education
- Partially completed an undergraduate program at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two/four subjects of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) including Level 100 subjects successfully completed in the Diploma of University Studies at UTAS. If an applicant has failed any subjects the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
OR
- Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University.
Secondary education
This course uses ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. In 2024, the minimum ATAR required is 65.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
VET studies
Completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Work and Life
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this program.
Credit for previous study or work
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Description
With world-class expertise in facets of sustainability and informed by international and local research, practice and theory, this program allows students to explore the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that underpin the development of sustainable societies and solutions.
With an emphasis on student-led and problem-based learning, you will benefit from international and local research and Tasmania’s unique and globally important ecosystems.
You will investigate sustainable business practices in natural resource and science reliant industries. This includes practices that promote a sustainable business model and minimise the negative impact on social, economic, environmental and cultural values. Through industry-based examples, you will identify problems and provide solutions to sustainability challenges.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
The Bachelor of Science requires the completion of 24 subjects comprising:
- 8 core subjects
- 8 Discipline Elective subjects
- 8 Elective UTAS Elective subjects
You may complete any subject from the Bachelor of Science available in the Discipline stream as a Discipline Elective so long as you meet any pre-requisites.
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:
Year 1. 8 subjects in the first year including:
- 2 Introductory subjects
- Choose 1 subject from
- TAS-HEJ111 Communicating Sustainability
- TAS-HUM111 Engaging with Sustainability
- Choose 1 subject from
- TAS-KGA171 Global Geographies of Change
- TAS-KEA104 Humans: Earth Shapers
- TAS-ZAS118 Sustainability
- For articulating Diploma of Sustainable Living students only
- TAS-KGA107 Local Lives for a Sustainable Planet
- 4 Discipline subjects
- 2 UTAS Electives
Year 2. 8 subjects in the second year including:
- 2 Intermediate subjects
- TAS-KGA207 Systems Thinking
- Choose 1 subject from
- TAS-BEA207 Natural Resource Economics
- TAS-HSS207 Human Rights and Global Justice
- TAS-KGA223 Environmental Management
- 2 Discipline subjects
- 4 UTAS Electives
Year 3. 8 subjects in the third year including:
- 4 Advanced subjects
- TAS-KGA301 Change Agents for Sustainability
- Choose 3 subjects from:
- TAS-CXA322 Food, Health and Environment
- TAS-HGA343 Globalisation and Society: Power, Inequality and Conflict
- TAS-KGA308 Political Ecologies of Development
- TAS-KGA319 Science and Policy for Energy Futures
- 2 Discipline subjects
- 2 UTAS Electives
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 24 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.
Choose your subjects
Electives
Your electives can be used to add breadth to your degree, by exploring a variety of different subject areas from within or outside the College of Sciences and Engineering. Alternatively, you can deepen your engagement with specific subject areas, for example, by completing additional subjects in the same discipline as your core subjects or related fields.
You can also use this space to complete an optional second major which may be a second major chosen from another program noting some exclusions apply. Not all majors can be taken by students in different programs.
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You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.
Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.
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You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.
You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.
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Open access
This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.
There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.
Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.
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