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Master of Sustainability M.Sustain
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

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

Program Structure

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:

  • Economics
  • Governance
  • Innovation and Technology
  • Science and the Environment
  • Social and Corporate Responsibility

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 and may be undertaken in small groups, allowing collaboration and contributions from several students, although research findings must be submitted as individual written reports.

The 36 unit Masters comprises the core course, 21 units of courses from at least 4 of the prescribed areas of study plus either a research project or additional electives. The research project would normally be taken after completion of 24 points of coursework.

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Assessment

Combination of verbal presentations, written assignments, individual or group projects and exams.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM115
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM115

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

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 Courses

All candidates shall complete the following core course:

Plus

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

Plus

Or optionally

Additional 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

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

Social and Corporate Responsibility

Science & the Environment

Economics

  • GEST 5004 Environment Economics and Policy
  • TECHCOMM 7037 Energy Management Economics and Policy
  • ECON 7200 Economic Principles                              

Elective Courses:

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Career Opportunities

Professional positions in government, business and organisations wishing to develop and implement plans and practices that will achieve sustainable outcomes.

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Last updated: Friday, 13 Nov 2009

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