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Graduate Diploma in Sustainability GD.Sustain
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

This is a multidisciplinary program drawing together a wide range of courses in the area of sustainability. The programs address the complex challenges of the future such as sustainability, climate change and sustainable resource management. The programs draw on courses from all Faculties of the University spanning themes of governance, technology and innovation, social and corporate responsibility, science and the environment and economics.

It will explore the science of climate change, policy and legislative frameworks for global change, sustainable energy technologies, integrating sustainability and community engagement.

Program Structure

Both the 12 unit Graduate Certificate and the 24 unit Graduate Diploma require the core course and the remaining units are chosen from electives - Grad Cert students must choose courses from 2 of the prescribed areas while Grad Dip students must select from at least 4 of the prescribed areas.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3GD055
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.

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SATAC Code: 3GD055

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Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,000
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Graduate entry only

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International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,000
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Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Course

  • Climate Change: Mitigation & Adaptation  ECON 7210

Plus

21 units from at least 4 of the following 5 thematic areas of study (see below)

Governance

Technology & Innovation

  • Combustion Technology and Emissions Control MECHENG 7021
  • Social Entrepreneurship TECHCOMM 7019
  • Sustainability and the Environment MECHENG 7050
  • Frontier Technologies
  • Biofuels
  • Wind Turbine Design
  • Distributed Generation Technologies

Social and Corporate Responsibility

Science & the Environment

Economics

  • Environment Economics and Policy GEST 5004
  • Energy Management Economics and Policy
  • Economic Principles ECON 7200                             

* This course requires a minimum level of work experience please contact the course coordinator to assess your eligibility

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Career Opportunities

Professional positions in government, business and organisations wishing to develop and implement sustainability plans and practices.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 14 Jul 2009

Student Profile

"Quality education, a beautiful campus, comfortable and convenient accommodation."

Taylor Ryan

I considered other universities in Australia and Europe, and decided on the University of Adelaide because it offered the full package – a quality education, a beautiful campus, comfortable and convenient accommodation, and a great range of support services and activities.

I was looking for a one-year postgraduate teaching qualification, and Adelaide had that, plus it’s a well-respected Group of Eight university with a reputation for being one of the best. The program is comprehensive, striking the right balance between theory and practical experience, and I’ve found the lecturers to be really helpful and accommodating.

Taylor Ryan - Graduate Diploma in Education