302460 v.6 Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy
GradCertSustainClimPol(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074665B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
0.5 Years
Course Overview
Graduate certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
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 scientific 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. It also offers advanced, individualised learning opportunities providing a pathway to the Master of Sustainability and Climate Policy
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.
Applicants without a bachelor degree or equivalent require a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply a range of relevant disciplinary knowledges to the concept of sustainability in work and community settings
2. apply critical and analytical skills within a sustainability framework; think creatively to develop practical pathways to sustainability
3. locate, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant and reliable information sources on sustainability
4. communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing, to a range of target audiences
5. use communication and research technologies to effectively collect information and communicate findings
6. demonstrate a reflexive and adaptive approach to learning; understand second order learning; identify and apply successful learning strategies
7. recognise the global nature of sustainability and the relationship between global and local sustainability issues; identify and apply international good practice to sustainability
8. recognise the diverse meanings and applications of the notion of culture to sustainability; respect indigenous culture and its relevance to sustainability; identify the complexities and benefits multiculturalism brings to sustainability; and critique culture as an integrated system of norms that enable or disable sustainability
9. demonstrate the ability within sustainability practice to work effectively as a team and independently when appropriate; show leadership and apply ethical and professional standards
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
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2014 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 2 | Y | ||||
2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
2014 | Bentley Campus | 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.
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 | |||||
302476 | v.5 ## | Pathways to Sustainability 522 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
OR | |||||
302471 | v.5 # | Topics in Sustainability 521 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
302471 | v.5 ** | Topics in Sustainability 521 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
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 | |
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 is only offered in Semester 1
## Unit is only offered in Semester 2
* # Unit is only offered in Semester 2
** * Unit is only offered in Semester 1
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
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