Goal 17:
Partnerships for the Goals
Education for SDGs: Specific Courses on Sustainability
The University of Newcastle offers a suite of dedicated courses, both full degrees and electives, that address sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These include programs such as the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, and the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability.
In addition, there are over 120 courses with a sustainability or SDG focus that can be taken as part of a degree or as electives. For example:
- Sustainable Development and the 2030 Development Agenda introduce students to the guiding principles of the SDGs and their application across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Performance of Sustainability and the Built Environment explores sustainability in architectural and urban contexts, including SDG integration.
- The University also offers a CIFAL SDG course, developed in partnership with CIFAL Newcastle, which provides students with practical insights into implementing the SDGs within organisations and communities.
These courses ran throughout the entirety of 2024.
Study sustainability
When you study sustainability at the University of Newcastle you'll join an inspiring collective of students and researchers working together to develop global solutions.
Our research-led, sustainability-focused teaching and learning produces highly sought-after, career-ready graduates equipped to adapt within a rapidly-evolving environment. An increased offer of environment sustainability degrees, majors and elective courses has been added to our curriculum, and professional areas like law, engineering and architecture have also had sustainability education infused into their degrees.
Graduate with the knowledge, skills and curiosity to lead and become part of the global transition to renewable energy sources and a sustainable future.
Degrees
- Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Business Management
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
Our focus areas
We have developed four new focus areas of work which we are committed to in 2024.
Global health and well-being
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Equity, Indigenous knowledge and transformative education
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Climate adaptation and clean futures
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Sustainable cities and communities
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Sustainable Development Goals reports
Our commitment towards the Sustainable Development Goals in action.
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UNITAR
Established in 1963, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is an autonomous body. It focuses on enhancing UN effectiveness and national impact through training and education.
UNITAR assists developing countries, especially Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and vulnerable groups.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.