MC-SUSTAN v.1 Master of Sustainability and Climate Policy
MSustainClimPol(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074663D
Registered full-time Duration:
1.5 Years
Course Overview
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 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 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.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Students may transfer to this course after successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy.
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.
Intermediate Awards
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 awards approved for this course:
GC-SUSTAN Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies; GD-SUSTAN Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master Degrees (Coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
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.
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 three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 2 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| SUST7000 | v.1 * | Topics in Sustainability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SUST5003 | v.1 ** | Pathways to Sustainability | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| INTR6000 | v.1 | Advanced Individual Project 1 | 50.0 | ||
| INTR6001 | v.1 | Advanced Individual Project 2 | 50.0 | ||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| SUST5002 | v.1 | Participatory Sustainability | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5005 | v.1 | Sustainable Cities | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5001 | v.1 | Urban Design for Sustainability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| SUST5004 | v.1 | Leadership in Sustainability | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5008 | v.1 | Climate Policy | 25.0 | ||
| SUST5007 | v.1 | Decarbonising Cities and Regions | 25.0 | ||
| SUST5006 | v.1 | Communities Contact and Aboriginal Heritage | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
* Unit is only offered in Semester 1
** Unit is only offered in Semester 2
Further Information
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