302470 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies

GradDipSustainStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041940E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course provides skills and knowledge to bring to professional life an understanding and appreciation of contemporary social issues and heightened skills in social research and analysis, and assists in career development. It prepares 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 offers advanced, individualised learning opportunities providing a pathway to the Master of Sustainability Studies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised - students may be awarded credit for prior learning and demonstrated skills.

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards 1

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

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies

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
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
		SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
301847	v.2	Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy	2.0	25.0
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
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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.