This major provides a unique opportunity for students to study the global challenge of anthropogenic climate change from a diverse range of disciplines, including law, economics, public health and archaeology. This major is available across a wide range of undergraduate degrees (as an optional second major) and is offered entirely online.<\/p>\n
The major equips students with the skills and expertise to understand the causes of climate change and find strategies to address its impacts. It explores pragmatic options for influencing change and creating a more resilient society. Taught by passionate, highly regarded academics, students learn how to influence change at all levels of society.<\/p>\n
Students examine the evidence for anthropogenic climate change \u2013 they understand what drives it and what is required to slow down global warming. By engaging with both the humanities and sciences, they also explore the possible consequences of climate change. This diversity of disciplines equips them to understand the complexity of the challenges presented by climate change.<\/p>","streams":[""]},{"name":"Outdoor education","code":"MJR-OED01","description":"
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You could spend more than 70 days on field trips* and extended outdoor journeys while building a vital understanding of research on climate change and experiential learning. From bushwalking to kayaking, you'll prepare to lead groups while they explore outdoor environments and you develop your skill in outdoor learning.<\/p> You'll also be ready to help foster respect and appreciation for the world around you. Explore the social and scientific aspects of sustainability, including Indigenous understandings of our environment, and learn how to manage and teach outdoor education programs.<\/p> Whether you want to guide adventures or educate the community, we'll help you be ready for your future. You'll develop the skills and confidence to lead, teach and communicate in any situation.<\/p> You'll learn:<\/p> *The number of field trip days is dependent on the major selected.<\/p> The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": " This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": " VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": " Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. 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Refer to Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li> You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p> Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li> Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the LaTrobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": " Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/p>", "admCri": " Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li> Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course<\/p><\/li> You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:<\/p> Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page<\/a> page for further information.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": " Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. 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