MC-SUSTBE v.1 Master of Sustainability and the Built Environment
MSustainBltEnv(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 096309G
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.
Professions related to the Built Environment are becoming increasingly diverse, and the expected knowledge is moving beyond the limits of the discrete disciplines. This course provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills from across disciplines. It adopts a flexible approach in which students will be able to construct their own in-demand skill sets in order create new directions within the Built Environment industry that span across disciplines and offer a global perspective. Students can select from a number of majors each focussed on a discrete discipline within the Built Environment, supplemented by options from other allied disciplines. Sustainability options broaden the scope and application of the chosen focus. Students will develop an overview of Sustainability and the Built Environment in the first semester, completing units from a range of disciplines. Following this, students are required to develop theoretical knowledge gained with their chosen focus, and apply this to a capstone project related to the Built Environment industries and addressing issues from across the disciplines.
This course is not accredited by recognised professional accreditation bodies and does not satisfy the academic requirements for corporate membership with the Professional bodies, Institutes and Organisations.
Career Opportunities
The Built Environment industry encompasses a broad range of activity, and graduates with skill sets that cross disciplines and knowledge that can be applied to multiple situations at a range of scales are sought by employers across many disciplines related to the Built Environment. You may pursue a career in the following areas: • Urban Design • Property Development • Sustainable development and building design • Community Project Development and Management.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
The Master of Sustainability and the Built Environment will offer a student experience by building capacity in multi-disciplinary knowledge and inter-professional skills, and providing learning experiences beyond a single discipline area. Students are expected to select options and a major outside of current discipline or area of previous study.
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.
Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Construction Management or Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent aligned qualification. Additionally, applicants require a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture to select the Architecture Major. Students seeking entry with a bachelor degree in a non-aligned area are required to complete a Graduate Certificate in Development Planning or Project Management to be eligible for entry.
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/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Credit for Recognised Learning may be granted for students with a master degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Project Management or Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent aligned qualification.
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:
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the Graduate Research School website http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/
Course Entry/Completion Note
In Year 1 Semester 1, students select one Planning unit; URDE5029 or GEOG5005. Student also select a Project Management unit PRJM6005 or PRJM6000, along with one Sustainability unit; either ENST6005, ENST6006, URDE5007, URDE5008, URDE7001, MKTG6003 or MGMT6046 . In Year 1 Semester 2 and Year 2 Semester 1, students must take one Sustainability unit; either ENST6005, ENST6006, URDE5007, URDE5008, URDE7001, MKTG6003 or MGMT6046, along with another optional unit in the list. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
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.
This course enables you to focus on one of three disciplines within the Built Environment industry – Architecture, Project Management and Planning – while embedding sustainability within a cross disciplinary approach. In the first semester you will gain an overview of all three disciplines and select a sustainability option from with the School of Built Environment and beyond. In semester two you will focus on your selected discipline and develop targeted knowledge of another discipline. This will be supported by selected sustainability option, which will broaden your theoretical understanding. In your final semester you will apply this cross-disciplinary knowledge to a capstone research project while further developing your range of discipline and sustainability knowledge and skills. Throughout this course you will work with students from a range of disciplines within the Built Environment industry. Students from an architecture or construction management background with an interest in Urban Planning and Design are encouraged to select the Planning Major. Students with an interest in Sustainable Project Development are encouraged to select the Project Management Major. Students with an undergraduate degree in architecture or similar, interested in sustainable planning, urban design and project development are encouraged to select the Architecture Major.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the Built Environment industry, apply the principles, theories and concepts of cross-disciplinary knowledge and draw upon appropriate knowledge of social, economic and environmental factors
2. think critically, creatively and reflectively in order to analyse problems and issues; challenge theories and practices; and understand the specific needs of various stakeholders in order to generate creative, effective and sustainable solutions relevant to the Built Environment industry
3. critically access, evaluate and synthesise information in order to support, comprehend and analyse the diverse processes of strategic and sustainable decision making relevant across disciplines within the Built Environment industry
4. effectively communicate information and ideas graphically, orally, and in writing, to diverse audiences (academic, professional and community)
5. recognise, understand and use a range of appropriate technologies in order to undertake cross-disciplinary practices and facilitate professional processes within the Built Environment industry
6. use learned skills and a range of strategies that will continue professional self-development, influence others within the built environment industry, and sustain intellectual curiosity
7. demonstrate a high level of awareness and skill in understanding, valuing and responding to cultural diversity and difference across a range of local, national and international issues and perspectives in the Built Environment industry
8. work ethically as individuals and in teams demonstrating skills in leadership negotiation and conflict resolution, recognising cultural and physical diversity and appreciating and valuing the contribution of other disciplines and interests
9. recognise and consider the needs and aspirations of diverse populations and demonstrate a professional and ethical approach while using skills in leadership and self-motivation to work individually and in teams, across disciplines within the Built Environment industry
Duration and Availability
This course is the equivalent of 3 semesters (1.5 years) full time. Two intakes are offered each year in February and July.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | 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 Organisation Note
The Masters of Sustainability and the Built Environment will comprise units from within current postgraduate courses in the School including Master of Architecture, Master of Urban and Regional Planning, and Master of Science (Project Management). In Year 1 Semester 1, students select one Planning unit; URDE5029 or GEOG5005. Student also select a Project Management unit PRJM6005 or PRJM6000, along with one Sustainability unit; either ENST6005, ENST6006, URDE5007, URDE5008, URDE7001, MKTG6003 or MGMT6046 . In Year 1 Semester 2 and Year 2 Semester 1, students must take one Sustainability unit; either ENST6005, ENST6006, URDE5007, URDE5008, URDE7001, MKTG6003 or MGMT6046, along with another optional unit in the list. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| URDE5029 | v.1 | Governance for Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| GEOG5005 | v.1 | Human Geography | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRJM6005 | v.1 | Program and Portfolio Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| PRJM6000 | v.1 | Project Management Overview | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ARCH5006 | v.2 | Architecture and Culture Research Topics and Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| MJRP-PROJM | v.1 | Project Management Major (Master Sust Built Env) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-PLANN | v.1 | Planning Major (Master Sust Built Env) | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-ARCHI | v.1 | Architecture Major (Master Sust Built Env) | 100.0 | ||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| URDE5001 | v.1 | Local Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRJM6005 | v.1 | Program and Portfolio Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRJM6004 | v.1 | Project Procurement Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRJM6003 | v.1 | Project Risk Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ARCH6009 | v.1 | Architectural Professional Practice 2 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ARCH5008 | v.2 | Advanced Architectural Systems Research Applications | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ARCH5009 | v.2 | Architecture and Culture Research Applications | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5003 | v.1 | Development Processes | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE7003 | v.1 | Planning for Housing | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5027 | v.1 | Development Assessment | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5025 | v.1 | Planning Law | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| ENST6005 | v.1 | Global Sustainability Studies | 0.5 | 25.0 | |
| ENST6006 | v.1 | Accountability and Reporting for Sustainability | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT6046 | v.1 | Organisational Strategies for Sustainability | 0.5 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5007 | v.1 | Urban Regeneration | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MKTG6003 | v.1 | Marketing and Sustainability | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5008 | v.1 | Planning for Sustainability | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE7001 | v.1 | Transport Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
* *A maximum of two units per semester allowed from the Majors.
Further Information
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