Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English language requirements must also be met.
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- 072404F
Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2025 | Trimester 2 – June 2025 | Trimester 3 – October 2025 |
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Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
Download course brochureWork with people to build a better world and make a real difference with the Bachelor of Sustainability at UNE. Our degree integrates the social sciences and humanities with environmental sciences and natural resource management to give you a thorough understanding of sustainability and help you build on your experience to develop real-world strategies that work. By broadening your knowledge, plus honing your critical, analytical and problem-solving skills, you can advance your career while working towards finding tangible solutions for environmental and social dilemmas.
Why study the Bachelor of Sustainability with UNE?
We are the first university in Australia to offer the Bachelor of Sustainability and our course remains unique. Our degree is as innovative as the solutions required to address current problems in Australia and across the globe, and we are committed to meeting these complex challenges in thoughtful and meaningful ways.
Our approach combines a range of sustainability-oriented fields of study including environmental and resource management, sustainable development, geography, law, economics, psychology, ethics and social policy. You will learn all-encompassing perspectives on how to strategise and form solutions that will give you a professional advantage in the workplace.
We offer targeted, career-orientated majors in a broad range of specialist areas:
- Community Engagement and Development — focuses on public education, engagement and participation, working with communities to build community resilience and capacity.
- Cultural Heritage Management — focuses on Indigenous and public heritage management and working with communities to care for living culture as well as historic and archaeological heritage.
- Environmental Governance — focuses on integrating the social and environmental aspects of sustainability for environmental governance and policy, particularly in nature conservation.
- Environmental Resilience — focuses on achieving sustainable land management in a changing climate.
- Governance and Regulation — focuses on the policy and regulatory arena, and how to harness the political, economic, social and global forces that impact communities in order to achieve sustainability.
- Water Sustainability — focuses on the sustainability of water from a combined science, social/cultural, and economic perspective, to address water degradation and achieve water security.
UNE has a long history of supporting social and environmental health and well-being across Australia and beyond. This was recognised at the 2010 NSW Green Globe awards where UNE received a 10-year sustainability certificate for its extensive accomplishments in resource management and education for sustainability.
What makes our course different?
Our aim is to equip you to meet the challenges of today and build a sustainable future for tomorrow. By integrating a range of sustainability-orientated fields of study — including environmental and resource management, sustainable development, geography, law, economics, psychology, ethics and social policy — our Bachelor of Sustainability will give you a future fit perspective and ability to strategise and form fit-for-purpose solutions. This will give you that much-needed ‘edge’ in the workplace and the growing ‘green collar’ sector. With this degree you will also get to:
- Complete the mandatory Sustainable Development major, then choose 1-2 additional majors from targeted career-orientated options that are designed to support a range of aspirations.
- Develop your skills in critical and analytical thinking, and how to problem solve — skills that are valued and necessary in workplaces across a range of industry contexts.
- Gain workplace experience as part of your studies and improve your employability as a graduate by choosing our WORK300 unit.
- Learn from academics who are passionate about sustainability – in their lives, their teaching and their research. At the forefront of their fields, our teaching staff undertake vital work in biodiversity conservation, environmental law and policy, and climate change.
- The strength and diversity of our student body provides excellent opportunities for peer-to-peer learning. This collaborative experience has ongoing benefits — in the workplace and in life.
- Study flexibly either on campus, or online at home in your own time to suit your lifestyle and other commitments.
UNE is an industry leader in the provision of online, lifelong learning. Students consistently award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.
Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous studyupload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit WORK300 Work Integrated Learning – Professional Skills Development.
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:
Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements
Mature Age Special Entry
Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
> Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
Pathways Enabling Course
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online course designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Pathways Enabling Course
TRACKS (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a preparation course run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS
Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- If you are applying through Mature Age Special Entry, you will need to include a completed Mature Age Special Entry form in your online application. Learn more about Mature Age Special Entry.
- If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit WORK300 Work Integrated Learning – Professional Skills Development.
Course structure
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
48 credit points
Complete the following major:48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Earth in Crisis? (GEPL111) – 6 credit points
- Where in the World? Australia's Human Geography (GEPL112) – 6 credit points
- Cradle to Grave: Population Geography (GEPL322) – 6 credit points
- Rural Planning and Resource Management (GEPL324) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Planning and Administration (GEPL335) – 6 credit points
- Understanding Research (GEPL338) – 6 credit points
- Place-making for People and the Environment (GEPL370) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Psychology (PSYC315) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete ONE or TWO Majors:48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Learning in Social Movements (EDCX310) – 6 credit points
- Investigating Education for Sustainability (EDUC328) – 6 credit points
- Community Planning and Participation (GEPL361) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Indigenous Australia (PAIS104) – 6 credit points
- Indigenous Business and Community Development (PAIS323) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Peace (PEAC102) – 6 credit points
- Active Resistance: Contemporary Nonviolence (PEAC303) – 6 credit points
- Peace Through Environmental Security (PEAC304) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Archaeology: Principles and Practices (ARPA104) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Archaeology (ARPA302) – 6 credit points
- Historical and Contemporary Archaeology (ARPA306) – 6 credit points
- Professional Archaeology and Heritage Management (ARPA320) – 6 credit points
- Indigenous Heritage Management (HINQ301) – 6 credit points
- Heritage Conservation (HIST335) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Resilience and the Arts (OORA100) – 6 credit points
- Working with Aboriginal People (OORA200) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Introduction to Biology: Cells and Life (BIOL110) – 6 credit points
- Organisms and the Diversity of Life (BIOL120) – 6 credit points
- Ecology - Populations to Ecosystems (ECOL203) – 6 credit points
- Food Security and Environmental Scarcity (ECON221) – 6 credit points
- Wildlife Ecology and Management (EM323) – 6 credit points
- Conservation Biology (EM353) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Biogeography (GEPL341) – 6 credit points
- Indigenous Peoples and Colonisation: Land and Nature (PAIS324) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Sustainable Agricultural Systems I (AGSY101) – 6 credit points
- Local Environmental Infrastructure (ENGT237) – 6 credit points
- Land Assessment for Sustainable Use (EM311) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EM312) – 6 credit points
- Australian Aboriginal Sustainability Systems (ENSC220) – 6 credit points
- Global Climate Change and the Future (GEPL307) – 6 credit points
- Planning Policy for Hazards (GEPL390) – 6 credit points
- Sustainable Land Management (RSNR303) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- International Political Economy (ECON320) – 6 credit points
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (ECON329) – 6 credit points
- Uncertainty, Science and Policy-Making (GEPL315) – 6 credit points
- Regional Development: Processes and Policies (GEPL345) – 6 credit points
- Business Ethics (MM322) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Politics (PAIS101) – 6 credit points
- Globalisation as if Peace, People and Ecosystems Matter (PEAC373) – 6 credit points
- Thinking Sociologically (SOCY110) – 6 credit points
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Sustainable Agricultural Water Management (AGWT300) – 6 credit points
- Earth Surface Systems (GEPL106) – 6 credit points
- Water in the Environment (GEPL306) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Change in Australia (GEPL308) – 6 credit points
- Catchment to Coast (GEPL311) – 6 credit points
- Integrated Research Project in Geographical Sciences (GEPL312) – 6 credit points
- Our Blue Planet (GEOL110) – 6 credit points
- Water Law and Governance (LAW207) – 6 credit points
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
Fee type | Cost |
---|---|
International | $31,104* |
Commonwealth Supported Place | $13,733* |
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $365 |
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.
Scholarships
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
For graduates of the Bachelor of Sustainability, potential avenues for employment are endless and include the public sector, private sector and non-government fields.
Your options as a graduate may include:
- sustainability and environment officers
- policy advisers
- planning and research officers
- government planning and environment departments
- environmental protection agencies
- cultural and natural heritage management.
You could also progress your studies with a research postgraduate degree for a career in research with the CSIRO and universities.
The Bachelor of Sustainability’s targeted majors are designed to support a range of aspirations – whether you wish to work with communities, design and implement policy, or work in environmental protection or cultural heritage management, and whether you would like to work in the public, private, or non-government sector.
Course outcomes
- demonstrate multidisciplinary knowledge of sustainability including its biophysical and socio-economic aspects, and the interrelationships between environmental and social issues;
- locate, evaluate, analyse, synthesise and critically apply knowledge and information about sustainability from a wide range of sources in an appropriate and professional manner;
- exercise critical thinking and judgement to appreciate the causes of sustainability problems and demonstrate the capacity to develop effective, ethical and socially responsible solutions;
- adapt and apply knowledge and skills in sustainability in a wide range of contexts, whether working as part of a team or independently;
- communicate a current and critical knowledge of sustainability to a wide range of audiences in an appropriate and professional manner; and
- demonstrate an enduring curiosity and high capacity for continuing engagement and professional activity in the field of sustainability.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Sustainability is an important issue globally and a global perspective and knowledge of sustainability, the biophysical environment, environmental problems, human behaviour and behavioural change and mechanisms to address environmental harms, in this multidisciplinary area, will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (such as tutorials and online) and assessed in various assessment tasks throughout the course.
- Communication Skills
Communication skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course. These skills will include oral, graphical, online and written communication appropriate for a range of different audiences and purposes and involve a variety of media.
- Problem Solving
The degree is designed to produce graduates with the skills required to understand the complexities of the environmental and social problems which beset our society and with the problem-solving abilities needed to build a sustainable future. Through undertaking the activities taught, practised and assessed throughout the course graduates will develop technical ability in the utilisation of multidisciplinary approaches and methods to problem-solving and be able to draw together and be able to apply multidisciplinary knowledge/s to design effective solutions to complex sustainability problems. Graduates will develop professional skills in critical thinking, evaluation and reflection.
- Information Literacy
The ability to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources, including the researching and interpretation of primary data, in an appropriate manner will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Sustainability and sustainable development are integral to ethical conduct and social responsibility, and these aspects will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in various assessment tasks throughout the course.
- Lifelong Learning
Sustainability as addressed in the degree will provide graduates with skills that are essential for lifelong learning. Through undertaking the activities taught, practised and assessed throughout the course graduates will develop an enduring curiosity and capacity for continuing engagement in the field.
- Independence and Collaboration
Through undertaking the activities taught, practised and assessed throughout the course, graduates will develop interpersonal and group participation skills and be able to adapt and apply their knowledge and skills in sustainability in a wide range of contexts, whether collaborating as part of a team or working independently.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
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Trimester 1 | 14 February 2025 | 24 February 2025 |
Trimester 2 | 13 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 |
Trimester 3 | 10 October 2025 | 20 October 2025 |