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Total subjects
8
Price
From
$9,670
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
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QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Upon successful completion of this diploma, students should be able to:
- Identify opportunities to contribute to sustainable living by reflecting on the choices you make in your life
- Design pathways to a sustainable future for communities with networks of social practice around sustainable living
- Explain the impact your day-to-day activities and decisions have on contributing to the global agenda of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Explain the contribution of disciplinary knowledge of environments, people or societies to sustainable living
As a graduate of the Diploma of Sustainable Living you will possess new skills, outlooks on living, and a deeper understanding of sustainability in an ever changing world which will complement your existing career direction.
Where to from here? Further study options for those interested in sustainability.
Completing a Diploma in Sustainable Living and looking for your next step? Develop the skills to build a better future and continue your passion for sustainability with further study in one of these suggested courses:
- Major or elective subjects in Geography and Environment
- Major in Tourism Management, and include a second major or elective subjects in Geography and Environment
Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wilderness
- Major in Natural Environment Management
- A science major of your choice, and include suggested business elective subject: Contemporary Business Environments
- A science major of your choice, and include suggested geography elective subject: Global Geographies of Change
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any 2 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.
Higher education
- Domestic Applicants with higher education study - Completed at least one undergraduate subject (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) within an equivalent AQF Level course or higher; OR
- Completed UTAS Diploma of University Studies - any pathway; OR
- Completed UPP
Secondary education
Completed the TCE (or equivalent)
VET studies
Successful completion of a Certificate III or higher
Work and Life
Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.
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.
https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
The Diploma of Sustainable Living aims to link participants’ lived experience as an individual, consumer and citizen with learning for sustainability at a range of scales; regional, nationally and globally. The curriculum is structured around six narratives that are linked with selected UN Sustainable Development goals and include: sustainability at home; sustainability in the environment; sustainability as a social enterprise; sustainability to empower transformative change; sustainability and justice; and, sustainability and human health.
Throughout this course, students learn practical knowledge about sustainability, and how to apply it to in their home, community, business and/or social enterprise.
Course structure:
In order to graduate with the Diploma, students must study 8 subjects in total - two core subjects, HEJ111 and KGA107 (a total of 25 credit points), and 6 electives of their choice (75 credit points), equating to a total of 100 credit points.
Recommended Study Pattern
Students are required to complete 8 subjects under the following study pattern outline:
- 2 core subjects
- TAS-HEJ111 Communicating Sustainability
- TAS-KGA107 Local Lives for a Sustainable Planet
- Choose 6 subjects from the following list:
- TAS-CSA120 Complementary Medicines in Contemporary Society
- TAS-CZZ104 Living and Working with Cultural Diversity
- TAS-HSS113 Indigenous Lifeworlds: Sovereignty, Justice, Society
- TAS-HUM111 Engaging with Sustainability
- TAS-KDA101 Introduction to Sustainable Design for Houses
- TAS-KDA102 Sustainable Design for Houses and Landscapes
- TAS-KGA104 Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
- TAS-KGA105 Responding to Climate Change
- TAS-KPZ001 Science of Gardening
- TAS-KPZ003 Science of Gardening 2
- TAS-KPZ006 Backyard Biodiversity
- TAS-KPZ104 Living with Fire
- TAS-KSM002 Science of Fishing 1
- TAS-KSM003 Science of Fishing 2
- TAS-XBR102 Developing your Creative and Entrepreneurial Potential
- TAS-XBR103 Global Food Security
- TAS-XBR112 Humans: Earth Shapers
- TAS-XBR117 Energy
- TAS-ZAS112 Understanding Science
- TAS-ZAS118 Sustainability
Award Requirements
Successful completion of 8 subjects from the outlined study pattern within 3 years from commencement.
Easy apply
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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