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Explore Green Avenues: Bachelor of Environmental and Social Science

Discover relevant pathways in the fields of environmental and social sciences through RMIT's Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Social Science (Environment). Understand pressing global challenges, such as the degradation of ecosystems and sustainability issues, as highlighted by the UN and WWF. With opportunities for overseas exchange and practical experiences, you'll connect with global and urban environmental issues while advocating for social change. Equip yourself with the critical and systematic thinking skills necessary for a career dedicated to creating a better planet.

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Explore Green Avenues: Bachelor of Environmental and Social Science

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  1. Green avenues for students Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Social Science (Environment)  Samuel MillarFinal year student

  2. Our Sustainability Challenges ‘60% of the world’s major ecosystem goods and services have…been degraded or used unsustainably.’ (UN Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005) ‘We currently using the equivalent of 1.5 planets to support our activities… Business as usual projections estimate that we will need the equivalent of two planets by 2030 to meet our annual demands.’ (WWF 2012) 7 Billion People  9 Billion People by 2050(OECD 2012) Source: WWF

  3. RMIT Environment Degrees • Bachelor of Social Science (Environment) • Connect with global and urban environmental issues in politics, culture, economics, social trends and ecology to lead and advocate for social change • Bachelor of Environmental Science • Evaluate and analyse the scientific effects of pollution, ecology, and human impact • Double Degrees: • Bachelor of Environmental Science / Bachelor of Social Science (Environment) • Combines environmental science with social, policy and environmental management • Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business (Management) • Help companies develop management plans to account for their environmental impact

  4. Opportunities, Challenges & Rewards • Overseas Exchange • Overseas Subject Opportunities: - Environment Policy Project Vietnam • Networking: - The Social Environment Network • The Social Environment Student Association • Critical Thinking • Systematic Thinking

  5. Environment Career Choice Influences • 1. Doing some good for society and/or the Earth • 2. An international issue • 3. An issue in Australia • 4. A local issue It starts with an opportunity and applied passion prior to university

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