Master of Sustainability

at Deakin University

Course structure

To complete the Master of Sustainability, students must attain 12 credit points, which must include the following:

Year 1 (8 credit points):
 

• Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• 4 core units (4 credit points)
• 1 specialisation (4 credit points)

Year 2 (4 credit points):
 

• Advanced discipline coursework pathway - 4 credit points of Course elective units (see list below), or
• Industry practice pathway - SLE766 Industry Practice (4 credit points) (subject to meeting unit requirements)

Core
 

• Academic Integrity (0 credit points)
• Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)
• Professional Research Practice
• Sustainability in the Anthropocene
• Environmental Science and Global Change

• 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 average grade indicator) of 60 OR
• Bachelor degree in any discipline with a WAM (or equivalent average grade indicator) of 60 AND two years relevant work experience OR
• Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$39,800 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

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.