• Deakin University

ADH717.4 People and Cities

Explore the complex relationships between people, cities and the natural environment.

691 enrolled on this course

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  • Duration

    4 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

Explore the complex relationships between people, cities and the natural environment.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for Deakin University postgraduate students.

Who will you learn with?

Hi there, I'm a PhD Candidate looking at regenerative agriculture and the changing nature of farms. My background is in sustainable architecture, urban design, strategic planning, and climate policy.

Max Kelly has over 15 year’s experience teaching and researching issues in sustainability and development. Max has experience across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974
  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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