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Overview
This Introduction to Sustainability and Development at Deakin University by FutureLearn explores why and how human activity impacts negatively on the environment, why this is important, and what we are trying to do about it.
What is sustainability and what is development?
What impact has human activity had on the environment?
What actions have we taken so far for sustainable development?
What actions may we need to take for a sustainable future?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Critically review diverse perspectives of sustainable development
- Investigate how interactions between human development and environmental life support systems are/have been managed in real-world cases
- Identify the characteristics and be able to differentiate between development, sustainability and sustainable development
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Topics include:
Diverse understandings of sustainability and development
Changing planetary conditions and the growing human population
What the future might look like, and the potential for technology to save us
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for those who have an interest in our planet and a sustainable future.
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International
49 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
49 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
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