• Apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development and change; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change
• Think creatively to generate innovative solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges
• Access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate in order to assess human and environmental outcomes
• Communicate effectively for the development of policy solutions that support sustainable development
• Use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about sustainable development
• Utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding the impact of change on human activities and the ecology
• Describe the global context of the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment.
• Recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social challenges
• Work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to environmental and social issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator.