Social License to Operate

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 6005
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Course ID
201929
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Craig Styan
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with the ability to build and maintain a Social Licence to Operate, focussing on natural resource management and energy developments. With emphasis on sustainability and equitable development, students will learn the role of and how to undertake stakeholder consultation and incorporate this into organisational decision making. 

  • Background Pre-reading
  • Introducing the Social Licence to Operate
  • Why Community Engagement Matters
  • Understanding Stakeholders
  • Communication Strategies
  • Social Performance for Business

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the concept of a Social Licence to Operate (SLO) and its significance for the natural resources and energy sectors.
  • Identify and analyse networks of stakeholders including communities with differing values, perspectives, and modes of engagement.
  • Assess and develop communication strategies using interpersonal, traditional and digital media.
  • Evaluate strategies for stakeholder engagement including public participation and grievance mechanisms.
  • Integrate engagement considerations into organisational planning to enhance social performance and resilience.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 27429
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 0
Available
Available -1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
9 Mar - 9 Mar Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
23 Mar - 23 Mar Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
4 May - 4 May Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
18 May - 18 May Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
1 Jun - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East , Craig Styan, Casey Doolette, Delene Weber
Class number
Class number 28381
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 0
Available
Available -1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 19/06/2026
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Census date
Fri 03/07/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 31/07/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 40107
Section
Section DS01
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 9
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,

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