Bachelor of Arts (Professional), Major in Climate and Social Justice

Program Overview

This interdisciplinary program combines theoretical and practical components to equip students with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to address climate and social justice challenges. Through industry placements and research projects, students gain practical experience and prepare for careers in environmental sustainability and social change, such as environmental consulting, policy development, and community engagement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to address complex issues related to climate and social justice. The program combines theoretical and practical components, allowing students to apply their learning through industry placements and research projects. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work in various fields related to environmental sustainability and social change, including environmental consulting, policy development, and community engagement.

Objectives:

• Develop critical understanding of social impacts of climate change
• Enhance problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities
• Prepare graduates for careers addressing climate and social justice challenges

Outline:

Year 1

• Technology and Society (core)
• Environment and Society: Problems and Solutions (major)
• Elective units

Year 2

• Skills and Strategies for Social Change (core)
• History, Politics and Human Rights (major)
• Resistance, Activism and Empowerment (major)

Year 3 (Industry placement)

• Work Experience in Industry A
• Integrated Professional Placement A - Humanities

Year 4

• Changemakers in Action (core)
• BA Professional Practice (core)
• Conflict, Justice and Peace (major)
• Environmental Philosophy (major)
• Changing Our Climate: Past and Future (major)

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams
• Research projects
• Reflective journals
• Industry placements
Assessment criteria:
• Clarity and organization of ideas
• Critical thinking skills
• Research skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Fieldwork
• Industry placements
• Research projects
Faculty members are experts in the field of climate and social justice, with experience in research, policy development, and community engagement.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will have the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of fields, including:

• Environmental consulting
• Policy development
• Community engagement
• Research
• Advocacy
• Education
• Journalism