Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on society and the environment and creating a sustainable future? Consider a degree in social and environmental sustainability.

Our program provides a unique blend of social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and policy. You'll study the latest research and best practices in sustainability, hear from community and industry leaders and gain hands on experience in tackling complex social and environmental challenges. You'll learn best practices for meaningfully engaging with Indigenous knowledge.

Through this program you can take one of 10 interdisciplinary science minors to extend your knowledge in a field of interest to you. Join us in creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Why study this degree at UWA

• Learn from WA’s leading social science and humanities teams
• Engage with UWA’s extensive community and industry network to gain real-world experience
• Learn from world leading and world class researchers
• Take one of 10 sciences minors to extend your learning

You'll learn to

• integrate knowledge through drawing on the social sciences and sciences to understand sustainability 
• apply the tools of the various disciplines you study to complex social and environmental sustainably problems 
• apply critical thinking and quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to complex interdisciplinary issues 
• develop skills to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.