OpenBachelor degreeSociety and Culture

Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Development

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUASUUniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus · External · Mixed
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

Course overview

This course aims to train the next generation of sustainability leaders for world-changing work in Australia and overseas. You’ll explore the environmental, economic, social and cultural dimensions of sustainability, and develop a wide range of much-needed green skills. Areas covered include urban and rural sustainability, sustainability ethics and economics, and sustainable lifestyles and behaviour change. The emphasis is on giving you the sustainability expertise needed to 'make a difference' within communities, governments and businesses.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Sustainability environmental or climate change officer, environmental educator, community development officer, sustainability consultant, urban or environmental planner, eco-preneur (starting green businesses)
Majors
Sustainable Development

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

29.2-31.8

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students288
#2023
Higher education entry186 · 64.58%
64.58%
School leavers (ATAR)44 · 15.28%
15.28%
Secondary education8 · 2.78%
2.78%
Vocational pathway15 · 5.21%
5.21%
Other entry pathways22 · 7.64%
7.64%
International students13 · 4.51%
4.51%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA