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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

302469 v.6 Master of Sustainability and Climate Policy

MSustainClimPol(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074663D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course develops knowledge, understanding and appreciation of, sustainability and climate policy issues in social research and analysis. It assists in career development, preparing students for new employment opportunities in a variety of public and private sector contexts that require social research and analytical skills in sustainability and climate policy. It is designed to complement existing knowledge gained from an undergraduate qualification in any recognised area including business, humanities, sciences and education. It also combines a general qualification with more specific educational opportunities, enabling students learn in a way that best suits existing needs and priorities.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students may also gain entry through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy and transfer to this course after successful completion.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised with students awarded credit for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards

Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy; Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Climate Policy.

Course Organisation

Students are required to complete at least one-third of their program via individual, supervised research projects at an advanced level, demonstrating highly sophisticated skills in research, analysis, communication and reflection. There may be opportunities for practicum combinations of study and work.

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
302471 v.5 *   Topics in Sustainability 521 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302476 v.5 #   Pathways to Sustainability 522 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 2
302483 v.4   Advanced Individual Project 690 50.0
302484 v.4   Advanced Individual Project 691 50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
302473 v.6 *   Urban Design for Sustainability 541 4.0 25.0
302475 v.5 *   Participatory Sustainability 542 2.0 25.0
302482 v.5 *   Sustainable Cities 543 2.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
302479 v.5 #   Leadership in Sustainability 544 2.0 25.0
311879 v.5 #   Communities Contact and Aboriginal Heritage 545 3.0 25.0
314240 v.1 #   Decarbonising Cities and Regions 546 25.0
314241 v.1 #   Climate Policy 547 25.0

#    Unit only offered in Semester 2

*    Unit only offered in Semester 1

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y Y    
2013 Fremantle CUSP Semester 1   Y Y    
2013 Fremantle CUSP Semester 2   Y 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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