302470 v.3 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 develops skills in, and knowledge, understanding and appreciation of, contemporary social issues, and heightened skills in social research and analysis, which assists in career development. It prepares 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 offers advanced, individualised learning opportunities providing a pathway to the Master of Sustainability Studies.
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 Studies. 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 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 | |||||
| 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 (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 302472 | v.3 | SS 590 - Individual Project | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 302473 | v.5 | SS 541 - Urban Design for Sustainability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302474 | v.4 | SS 591 - Sustainability Studies Practicum | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 302475 | v.4 | SS 542 Sustainability through Deliberative Democracy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302479 | v.4 | SS 544 Leadership in Sustainability | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302482 | v.4 | SS 543 Sustainable Cities | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311879 | v.3 | 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# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | 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.
