302470 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Sustainability and Climate Policy
GradDipSustainClimPol(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074664C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This course develops knowledge, understanding and appreciation of, sustainability and climate policy issues 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 research and analytical skills in sustainability and climate policy. 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. It also offers advanced, individualised learning opportunities providing a pathway to the Master of Sustainability & Climate Policy
Course Entry Requirments/Prequisites
A bachelor degree or equivalent in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students may also gain entry through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy. This is a suggested entry requirement only.
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 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 and Climate Policy
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.4 * | SS 521 - Topics in Sustainability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 302476 | v.4 # | SS 522 - Pathways to Sustainability | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302472 | v.3 | SS 590 - Individual Project | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302473 | v.5 * | SS 541 - Urban Design for Sustainability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302475 | v.4 * | SS 542 Sustainability through Deliberative Democracy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302482 | v.4 * | SS 543 Sustainable Cities | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302479 | v.4 # | SS 544 Leadership in Sustainability | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311879 | v.3 # | SS 545 - Sustainable Coastal Management in the Indian Ocean Region | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314240 | v.1 # | Decarbonising Cities and Regions 546 | 25.0 | ||
| 314241 | v.1 # | Climate Policy 547 | 25.0 | ||
# Unit is only offered in Semester 2
* Unit is only offered in Semester 1
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Fremantle CUSP | 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.
