Global Studies (Sustainability)

Founded on the growing relevance of sustainability to business, government and community, the Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability) program takes a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the complex challenges of global sustainability. The subject offerings integrate economic, social and environmental perspectives, and provides students with an understanding of the concepts and tools relevant to professional practice. The program challenges students to critically review local sustainability issues in a global context and to develop outcome-oriented skills in planning, problem solving, diplomacy and decision-making. Topics covered include global issues of human development, such as social injustice, environmental degradation, conflict and resource scarcity, as well as local issues including environmental planning and impact assessment.

Studying Global Studies (Sustainability) At Bond

Students of Global Studies (Sustainability) will gain an increased understanding of critical sustainability issues in both global and local contexts. They will develop the cognitive skills to identify, analyse and synthesise knowledge relating to different causes of and possible solutions for global sustainability challenges.

Graduates from the program will be able to effectively communicate clear, coherent and independent positions based on acquired knowledge and creative idea development.

Careers In Global Studies (Sustainability)

Future employers of Global Studies (Sustainability) graduates are seeking individuals with expression, logic and critical thinking skills who are capable of effective communication in increasingly complicated global contexts. Graduates from this program could expect to find work in a range of roles encompassing planning and policy, advocacy or project delivery across the public, private and community sectors including:

• Defence
• International Policy
• Community Engagement
• Disaster Relief and Reconstruction
• Housing Development
• Sustainability Consultancy
• Humanitarian Aid and Development