Courses Handbook 2008

302460 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies

GradCertSustainStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 062561J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years


Introduction

This course develops skills in, and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of, contemporary social issues, and heightened skills in social research and analysis, that assists in career development. It prepares students for new employment opportunitiesin 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. Students may upgrade studies to complete a Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies offering more advanced, individualised learning opportunities.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated skills.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
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
302473 v.2   SS 541 - Sustainability Studies Practicum 4.0 25.0
302475 v.3   SS 542 Sustainability through Deliberative Democracy 2.0 25.0
302476 v.3   SS 522 - Pathways to Sustainability 2.0 25.0
302479 v.3   SS 544 Leadership in Sustainability 2.0 25.0
302482 v.3   SS 543 Sustainable Cities 2.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Quarter 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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