Sustainability & Environmental Studies

Sydney, Australia

Available with an Internship Available with Business Consulting

Sustainability & Environmental Studies

About the Program

Home to the world’s first Green Party, Australia is an excellent place to study sustainability and environmental studies. As Australia’s largest city, Sydney offers numerous ways to explore these themes through a contemporary lens. The program offers the opportunity to explore contemporary issues such as climate change, air quality, water use, waste management, energy consumption, and building resilience in our cities while gaining an understanding of the complex cultural, economic, and political factors that influence environmental policymaking. Classes will be taught through a combination of classroom learning and field studies. 

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Sydney

Dates:

1/23/25 - 4/26/25

Price:

$20,495

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

10/15/24

Withdraw By:

11/15/24

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $750 when you apply with code* by October 17, 2024

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Sydney Center

The CEA CAPA Sydney Center is housed on University of Technology Sydney (UTS)'s campus within the Haymarket neighborhood. The Center comprises 6 classrooms, including 3 large lecture-style classrooms,...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Travel Books & Resources
Travel Books & Resources
12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 4-5 courses at the CEA CAPA Sydney Center. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Earn 12-15 credits.

CEA CAPA Center courses meet Monday through Thursday.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art Down Under: From the Dreamtime to the Present 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Data Visualization 300 En 45 3
Innovation & Entrepreneurship 300 En 45 3
International Finance: Context & Practice * 300 En 45 3
New Product Development * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advertising & Society * 300 En 45 3
Intercultural Communications: Theories, Practice & Influencing Factors 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Artificial Intelligence in Society 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Sydney * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Economics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Writing the City: Sydney 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australian Cinema: Representation & Learning * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance: Context & Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Debates: People, Place & Culture 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Health in an Interconnected World 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australian History: Aboriginal History to Colonization 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Workforce Management 300 En 45 3
International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior 300 En 45 3
Sports Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business Marketing 300 En 45 3
Sports Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australia in the World * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing & Exploring the City: Sydney * 300 En 45 3
Locating Social Inequality 300 En 45 3
Sport in Australian Society 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Managing Global Supply Chains 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Sydney. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 23
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date.

January 24
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

January 27
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CEA CAPA Sydney Center on this day.

March 10 - 14
School Break

CEA CAPA Sydney Center is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

April 26
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at the CEA CAPA Sydney Center.

April 26
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$20,495
$20,495
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,600
$2,400
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$315
$315
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$200
$300
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$2,000
$3,800
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,950
$4,200
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$660
$2,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,220 $34,585