Subject to prior approval, many students in any of USC's faculties may undertake a four-course minor or an eight-course major in Sustainability as part of their degree.
These study areas are designed for those seeking to make a difference and to become innovators in sustainability. USC has a strong research focus on sustainability with the establishment of the Sustainability Research Centre and defines sustainability as being "the enhancement of communities into the indefinite future without impinging on the value of natural systems".
Sustainability is achieved through promoting equity within and between generations, conservation of biodiversity and natural systems, and wise use of resources. Sustainability enhances the interdependency and resilience of economic, environmental and social systems.
Studying this major will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Major (8)
The Sustainability major is administered by the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Introduction to Psychology B | |||
| SUS201 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| SUS202 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology | |||
| SUS302 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success |
Plus select 4 sustainability related courses from the specified lists below:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications | |||
| ENS222 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society | |||
| ENS281 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice | |||
| ENS300 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| ENS310 Introductory Counselling Skills | |||
| ENS317 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| ENS320 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology | |||
| ENS351 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success | |||
| PUB102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications | |||
| PUB262 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society | |||
| SCI102 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice | |||
| WPL310 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| ENP211 Introductory Counselling Skills | |||
| ENP236 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology | |||
| ENP365 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success | |||
| SCS201 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications | |||
| SCS211 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society | |||
| TSM221 Foundations of Human Behaviour | |||
| TSM223 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology |