302460 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Studies

GradCertSustainStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 062561J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course develops skills in, and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of, contemporary social issues, and heightened skills in social research and analysis, that assists in career development. It prepares students for new employment opportunitiesi n 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. Students may upgrade studies to complete a Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies offering more advanced, individualised learning opportunities.

Course Entry Requirments/Prequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution, or a minimum of five years’ relevant experience. This is a suggested entry requirement only.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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
302471	v.3	SS 521 - Topics in Sustainability	4.0	25.0
302476	v.3	SS 522 - Pathways to Sustainability	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302472	v.2	SS 590 - Individual Project	4.0	50.0
302473	v.4	SS 541 - Urban Design for Sustainability	4.0	25.0
302474	v.3	SS 591 - Sustainability Studies Practicum	4.0	50.0
302475	v.3	SS 542 Sustainability through Deliberative Democracy	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
311879	v.2	SS 545 - Sustainable Coastal Management in the Indian Ocean Region	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y		Y
2010	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.