Social and environmental sustainability

Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

Commencing Semester 1 2026. Applications open August 2025.

Lead meaningful change. Prepare to tackle the great sustainability challenges of the 21st century and make a positive impact on the world and in our communities.

Learn how to balance the human and ecological needs of our planet by exploring diverse perspectives on society and the environment from across the humanities (including the geographical and environmental sciences), business, law and philosophy. Refine your passions and dive into a world of creative and applied critical thinking, Indigenous knowledge, reflexive practice and empirical evidence.

This course also offers you hands-on experience through professional settings, integrated work-learning opportunities and community engagement initiatives.

If you possess a strong commitment to social and environmental justice, equity and human dignity, this unique multidisciplinary degree will help you to turn your aspirations into action.

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Double degree options

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability is designed to produce well-rounded and articulate graduates who are ready to use their legal skills to defend communities and the environment.

Sustainability is a growing field of practice in organisations and workplaces in Australia and across the globe.

Develop a detailed understanding of the great sustainability challenges of the 21st century and how economic and social prosperity depends on a safe and healthy environment.

Broaden your knowledge and experience across multiple legal disciplines while honing your critical thinking and communication skills and perfecting your research expertise to enhance your employability.

Students who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.

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Become a lawyer who stands up for people in need and causes that matter.

Develop a detailed understanding of the great sustainability challenges of the 21st century and how economic and social prosperity depends on a safe and healthy environment.

This honours double degree prepares you for practice and environmental advocacy, giving you a wide-ranging legal education and specialised knowledge of sustainability issues.

You'll broaden your knowledge and experience across multiple legal disciplines while honing your critical thinking communication skills and perfecting your research expertise to enhance your employability.

Students who have completed 120 credit points of law units with a grade point average of 5.75 and above may apply to complete an honours degree.

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Shape the future with a degree that merges business savvy with sustainability leadership.

This unique double degree empowers you to tackle the world's most pressing challenges, combining specialisations in areas like marketing, accounting, data analytics and human resource management with insights into social and environmental issues.

With a strong focus on employability, you'll gain hands-on experience and professional skills through our industry placements and community engagement projects. Graduates of this program are equipped for dynamic careers in business, non-profit and sustainability sectors, ready to lead responsibly and make a lasting impact.

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Become a force for change with this double degree, designed for those driven to tackle today's global challenges.

Dive into critical contemporary social issues like globalisation, social justice, international relations and environmental sustainability while exploring social and cultural perspectives. With hands-on learning at its core, this program offers a unique study abroad internship, where you'll experience global contexts first-hand and build a powerful foundation for impactful work.

Whether you're passionate about creating a sustainable future or addressing social inequalities, this degree offers the tools, experiences, and flexibility to shape your career as an agent for change.

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