Commencing semesters, 2024
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2515
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
School of Social Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Environment and Society?
Understand how environmental crises such as climate change, waste and biodiversity loss are tied to social, political, economic and cultural processes. In this major, you will learn to connect your advanced understanding of environmental issues with social science skills to co-design socially and environmentally just and sustainable futures.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Design Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Environment and Society Major:
Employment opportunities
Graduate career destinations range from working with environmental community organisations, to government, consultancy and the private sector. Example opportunities include climate smart design within local government, environmental impact assessment with multinational corporations, local through to international environmental policymaking, and ensuring national and international climate and human rights responsibilities are upheld.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Design for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Design for information on key dates and how to apply.