302460 v.6 Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Policy
GradCertSustainClimPol(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074665B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
0 Years
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 scientific 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 and Climate Policy
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 | |||
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Year 1 | |||||
302471 | v.5 * | Topics in Sustainability 521 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
OR | |||||
302476 | v.5 # | Pathways to Sustainability 522 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
302471 | v.5 * | Topics in Sustainability 521 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
302473 | v.6 * | Urban Design for Sustainability 541 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
302475 | v.5 * | Participatory Sustainability 542 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
302482 | v.5 * | Sustainable Cities 543 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
302476 | v.5 # | Pathways to Sustainability 522 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
302479 | v.5 # | Leadership in Sustainability 544 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
311879 | v.5 # | Communities Contact and Aboriginal Heritage 545 | 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# |
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2013 | Fremantle CUSP | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
2013 | Fremantle CUSP | Semester 2 | Y | 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.
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