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Master of Sustainability (Professional)

Deakin University

Australia

221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD Victoria 3125

Overview

Explore how humanity can meet its growing needs without limiting the ability of future generations to meet theirs in the Master of Sustainability (Professional). You’ll develop advanced knowledge and contemporary skills to develop successful sustainability strategies by applying multidisciplinary and ‘triple bottom line’ approaches to policy and management solutions, balancing environmental, social and economic considerations.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration104 Weeks
  • Intake08 July 2024
  • Study TypeOnline & Campus
  • Campuses Deakin University
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    221 Burwood Hwy, BURWOOD, Victoria 3125

Course Structure

To complete the Master of Sustainability (Professional), students must attain 16 credit points, which must include the following:

  • Completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • Completion of STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
  • Three (3) core units (3 credit points)
  • 1 specialisation (4 credit points)
  • A nine (9) credit point pathway in:
    • Research pathway (subject to meeting unit requirements)* OR
    • Industry practice pathway (subject to meeting unit requirements)^ OR
    • Advanced discipline coursework pathway

* Students must have passed 7 level 7 units (6 units must be SLE coded units) and a WAM of 70 to be eligible for the Research Pathway.

^ Students must have passed STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit), and must have successfully completed 8 credit points of study in level 7 units and have a minimum WAM of 70 to be eligible for the Industry Practice Pathway.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate of this course you will be equipped with the skills to build a rewarding career affecting positive change. You will be well positioned to engage in the development and implementation of practical solutions to the complex sustainability challenges and may choose to seek employment in government roles, non-government organisations or in the private sector.

 

Depending on your elected area of expertise, you may choose to pursue employment as an officer, manager or consultant in areas including environmental protection, cultural and natural heritage management, environmental conservation, land and water management, natural resource management, agriculture, communication and planning.

 

Those choosing to undertake the advanced research study option in the final year of this degree will also be well positioned to pursue further research studies, including a master by research or PhD.

Academic

Bachelor degree in related discipline with a WAM (or equivalent average grade indicator) of 60 OR Graduate Certificate or Honours Degree in a related discipline with a WAM (or equivalent aver

Entry Requirement

IELTS: Overall 6.5 No band lower than 6; TOEFL IBT: 79 Writing 21; TOEFL PBT: 577 Writing 4.5; CPE: 176 No band less than 169; CAE: 176 No band less than 169; PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill; OET: Overall C+; DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (60%)

 

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