302469 v.3 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 develops skills in, and knowledge, 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 that require 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, enabling 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 1

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 award(s) approved for this course are:

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 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 2 OPTIONS		75.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
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	Credit
301847	v.2	Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy	2.0	25.0
302475	v.3	SS 542 Sustainability through Deliberative Democracy	2.0	25.0
302476	v.3	SS 522 - Pathways to Sustainability	2.0	25.0
302479	v.3	SS 544 Leadership in Sustainability	2.0	25.0
302482	v.3	SS 543 Sustainable Cities	2.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
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.3	SS 591 - Sustainability Studies Practicum	4.0	50.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Quarter 2		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Quarter 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		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.