Learn to drive sustainable patterns of consumption and production to create a better future for everyone. You’ll be part of a like-minded community of passionate and engaged students and supportive teachers, who want to make a difference in the world. Gain real-world experience and a network of industry contacts in leading environmental agencies and organizations through work placements and assessments involving external partner organizations. This unique program focuses on the social elements of environmental issues, while encouraging you to think critically and develop skills to communicate with a wide variety of audiences. Studying the Bachelor of Environment and Society is the first step to a career that will address the most pressing global and urban issues of our time, including biodiversity protection, food and water security, corporate responsibility, resource depletion and climate change. As a graduate of the program you will be able to implement skills learned to evaluate environmental policies and management strategies at local and global levels. Check out some of the great work being done by RMIT environmental graduates. You'll have the opportunity to study overseas and investigate how other countries seek to achieve environmental and social sustainability. This program is also available as a double degree: Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Environment and Society. Electives and program structure Year 1 You will be introduced to the concepts of: sustainability environmental philosophy politics economics ecology Year 2 Learn about environmental management systems, climate change responses, policy analysis, impact assessment and resource planning. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake overseas study in European countries known for their effective environmental management. There is also an opportunity for project work overseas. Year 3 Perform research for external environmental agencies as well as undertake a work placement. You get to work on a major project of your choice. Honours An honours year is available. Careers policy maker environmental activist/advocate environmental manager sustainability manager sustainability consultant environmental protection officer environmental policy officer community educator Pathway options When you successfully complete the following Advanced Diplomas and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, you are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Environment and Society with 1 semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 48 credit points): Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE - English) Advanced Diploma of Translating Alternatively, you can gain entry from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Honours or Postgraduate program.