302469 v.2 Master of Sustainability Studies
MSustainStds(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 042192F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
Introduction
This course provides skills and knowledge allowing students to bring to professional life an understanding and appreciation of contemporary social issues and heightened skills 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 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 combines a general qualification with more specific educational opportunities which students learn in a way that best suits existing needs and priorities.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree with an appropriate level of achievement in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students may also gain entry through completion of the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies and transfer to this course after successful completion of the first half of that course.
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 I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies; Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies.
Course Organisation
Students are required to complete at least one-third of their program via individual, supervised research or production projects at an advanced level, developing 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 |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 302483 | v.2 | SS 690 - Advanced Individual Project | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 302484 | v.2 | SS 691 - Advanced Individual Project | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 301847 | v.2 | Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 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 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | 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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