Geography Major (BA OpenUnis)

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• 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.