Environmental Peace and Human Security
UndergraduateUNE-PEAC1022027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 20 June 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $2,553
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Environmental Peace and Human Security
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialised knowledge of environmental and human security, and the principles of environmental peace;
- analyse information and apply judgement to develop less harmful ways of living, and offer solutions;
- apply specialised knowledge and skills to practise environmental peace; and
- demonstrate knowledge of information to engage in environmental peace, including personal responsibility and autonomy.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject was previously known as Environmental Peace.
Multiple threats, including over-production, over-consumption, warfare and militaristic cultures, have impacts on environmental and human security. This subject offers you insights into these contemporary problems and the opportunity to explore your own principles of environmentalism and how they relate to peace.
You develop a personal connection to green living and environmental responsibility by constructing your own ‘green practice path to sustainability’. You focus on practical ways to reduce harm within your everyday spheres of influence, while also thinking about how individual action can contribute to wider social and environmental change.
You also draw on ideas and case studies from green and peace thinkers and workers, exploring environmental peacebuilding as a practical approach to resource conflicts, insecurities, and ecological degradation. You consider how to reduce harm to individuals and communities as well as ecological systems, and how to support more peaceful ways of living in harmony with nature.
Assessment 1: Structured Online Participation. - 750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 4;
Assessment 2: Annotated Bibliography - 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4;
Assessment 3: Portfolio - Assurance Task - Green Project. Collection of written tasks, accompanied by reflective commentary and oral verification (ten-minutes approx.).- 2500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4.
Students must obtain at least 50% in the Assurance Task (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit.- Online Activity Forum (15%)
- Annoted Bibliography (35%)
- Portfolio and Oral Presentation - Green Project - Assurance Task (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-ART-DIP-2027 - Diploma in Arts
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP