Bachelor of Sustainable Environments and Planning

at Bond University

The structure of the Bachelor of Sustainable Environments and Planning is based on theoretical and practical subjects. This program is designed in close consultation with prominent industry professional boards to ensure the integrity and contemporary relevance of the degree.
 

University core subjects (3)
 

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE 1)

• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)

• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)
   

Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
 

Foundation subjects (12)
 

• Principles of Urban Design (SSUD12-220)

• Planning Process (SSUD11-300)

• Sustainable Development and Society (SSUD11-102)

• Strategic Land Use Planning (SDUP12-201)

• Spatial Information Systems (SSUD12-200)

• Economic and Social Foundations of Planning (SSUD12-208)

• Introduction to Research Methods (COMN12-213)

• Development Assessment (SSUD13-221)

• Managing Projects (SSUD12-103)

• Urban Design & Site Analysis Studio (SSUD13-105)

• Sustainable Transport Planning (SSUD13-223)

• Capstone Project (Final Semester) (SSUD13-300)
   

Environmental Management Minor (4)
 

• Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions (SDEM12-204)

• Marine and Coastal Environments (SDES11-109)

• Urban Wildlife Management (SDES11-117)

• Environmental and Economic Impact Assessment (SSUD12-212)

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs

• Bond University Diploma programs

• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs

• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)

• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)

• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience

• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study : $21,040* per semester average
   

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study : $126,240

With the majority of the world’s population now living in urban areas, there is considerable demand for graduates with expertise in sustainable living environments. Climate change, urban management and environmental impact are prominent concerns for both industry and government, creating high demand for environmental and urban professionals.

The Bachelor of Sustainable Environments and Planning will provide you with access to a wide range of career pathways in the natural and built environments. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and practical experience required to be sustainability and planning professionals in business, industry, government and consulting firms. Graduates can progress into a wide range of careers in city and regional planning, community infrastructure, development assessment, fisheries and agriculture, mining and energy, property, strategic or social planning, tourism, transportation or urban design. Graduates of this program will be equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable environments, and will be able to seek work anywhere in Australia or around the world.