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302470 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies


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Introduction

This course provides skills and knowledge to bring to professional life an understanding and appreciation of contemporary social issues and heightened skills in social research and analysis, and assists in career development. It prepares for new employment opportunities in a variety of public and private sector contexts requiring social scientific research and analytical skills. It is designed to complement existing knowledge gained from an undergraduate qualification in any recognised area including business, humanities, sciences and education. It also offers advanced, individualised learning opportunities providing a pathway to the Master of Sustainability Studies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised - students may be awarded credit for prior learning and demostrated existing skills.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
      SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
      SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
      SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
301847 v.2   Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy 2.0 25.0
302471 v.2   SS 521 - Topics in Sustainability Studies 4.0 25.0
302472 v.2   SS 590 - Individual Project 4.0 50.0
302473 v.2   SS 541 - Sustainability Studies Practicum 4.0 25.0
302474 v.2   SS 542 - Sustainability Studies Practicum 4.0 50.0
302475 v.2   SS 561 - Sustainability Studies (Environmental) 2.0 25.0
302476 v.2   SS 562 - Sustainability Studies (Regional) 2.0 25.0
302479 v.2   SS 563 - Sustainability Studies (Rural) 2.0 25.0
302482 v.2   SS 564 - Sustainability Studies (Urban) 2.0 25.0
           
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y 

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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