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Master of Sustainability (Advanced)
M.Sust Adv
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 2 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Masters by Coursework |
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.
This suite of nested programs is structured to ensure that all students have exposure to a number of disciplines/areas considered essential in sustainability issues. Courses are grouped into five themes:
Courses must be taken from several of these areas, with choices available within themes to provide flexibility for students and accommodate a range of interests, backgrounds and schedules. Courses are delivered via a wide range of modes.
An overview/scoping course provides an introduction to sustainability issues and is undertaken by all students. Research projects in the Masters program will be multidisciplinary, requiring collaboration and contributions from several students, although resulting in individual written reports.
The Masters (Advanced) is made up of 48 units, requiring the core course, a 12-unit research project, 21 units of courses from at least 4 of the prescribed areas of study plus additional electives.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3CM116 |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
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Not an international applicant?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $24,000 |
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $24,000 |
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The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
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Core Course
Plus21 units from at least 4 of the following 5 thematic areas of study (see below) PlusResearch Project PlusAdditional 12 units from courses in the thematic areas or additional electives (see below) The Research project would normally be taken after completion of 24 points of coursework. Governance
Technology & Innovation
Social and Corporate Responsibility
Science & the Environment
Economics
Additional Elective Courses:
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* This course requires a minimum level of work experience please contact the course coordinator to assess your eligibility |
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
