Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Sustainability)
Where there is mention of Science courses, majors, minors and specialisations this refers to courses, majors, minors and specialisations that are offered by the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (see approved lists).
This program requires the completion of 144 units, of which:
A maximum of 60 units can come from the completion of 1000 level courses
A minimum of 84 units must be completed in 2000 and 3000 level courses.
A minimum of 24 units must come from the completion of non-science courses.
The 144 units must include:
- 48 units from the completion of the Sustainability Science major and
- EITHER 48 units from the completion of a major chosen from List 1
- OR
24 units from the completion of a minor, chosen from List 2 AND
24 units from the completion of other elective courses
- A maximum of 48 units from completion of elective courses which may be offered by Science, or by another ANU College
A course can only ever be counted toward one major or minor.
Exception: A maximum of 12 units of 1000 level courses can count toward two majors that share common first year requirements.
Other majors and minors may be accepted for the degree subject to the approval of the Program Convener and Prescribed Authority.
List 1. Majors
Arts and Social Sciences:
Asia and Pacific Studies:
Business & Economics:
Engineering and Computer Science:
Materials and Mechanical Systems
Science:
Environmental and Landscape Sciences
List 2: Minors
Arts and Social Sciences:
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Moral and Political Philosophy
Asia and Pacific Studies
Business & Economics:
Engineering and Computer Science
Sustainable Systems
Science
Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Climate Change Science and Policy
# both Arts and Science
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