Monash University
Bachelor of Climate, Society and Economy
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Clayton (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Climate, Society and Economy at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
93,159
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
45.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
76.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Climate, Society and Economy
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Climate, Society and Economy topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Climate, Society and Economy
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP).
- International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration.
- Subject adjustment Satisfactory completion in one but no more than four of Classical Studies, Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, any History, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Media, any Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Texts and Traditions equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 8 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP).
- International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration.
- Subject adjustment Satisfactory completion in one but no more than four of Classical Studies, Drama, Environmental Science, Geography, any History, Literature, any LOTE, Legal Studies, Media, any Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religion and Society, Sociology, Theatre Studies or Texts and Traditions equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 8 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above: To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least one year of full time study (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree.
- If you have completed less than one year ( Find-A-Course website for further details.
- Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above: To be considered, applicants must complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements.
- See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
- Admission to this course is competitive.
- Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
- Preference will be given to applicants with prior studies relating to the course.
- Qualifications attained at Certificate IV or higher will be considered for selection.
- Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
- If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course and may be eligible for subject adjustments.
- Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score.
- Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course.
- If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options .
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent).
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
93,159
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
45%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
University Stats
Total Students93,159
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students45%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
76%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$18,025per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page