S6002 - Master of Environment and Sustainability

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Overview

The Master of Environment and Sustainability is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary, two-year course that integrates the knowledge needed to mitigate and adapt to global change with sustainability principles. Central to its approach is an understanding of the scale of dependence of social, economic and environmental systems for effective environmental governance. Thus, the course focuses on developing a global change knowledge base and a diverse vocational skill set, and provides evidentiary and interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving.

You will choose one of five specialisations and have the opportunity to work in real-world contexts, combining theory and practice, to respond to local and international, corporate, government and social environmental concerns. Graduates are strongly placed to provide strategic leadership in a wide range of settings, such as policy formulation, regulation, advice, management, extension and capacity building.

Mode and location

On campus

Course offering notes:

Part C of the corporate environmental and sustainability management specialisation will be offered on the Caulfield campus.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

Structure

The course is structured in four parts: Part A. Environment and sustainability core studies, Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies, Part C. Specialist studies, and Part D. Advanced practice. All students complete Part A and Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part B or Part D or a combination of the two.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Environment and sustainability core studies

In these studies you will develop an understanding of the interactions and interdependence between nature, society and the economy, and the basic principles of sustainability (social, economic and environmental).

Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies

These studies will introduce you to advanced undergraduate or graduate level studies in your specialisation. They are intended for students whose previous qualification (or experience) is not in a cognate field to the specialisation. These studies will develop the discipline knowledge and skills required to study the specialisation of your choice.

Part C. Specialist studies

In this part you will develop expertise in one specialist area of environment and sustainability, and the research skills or knowledge needed either to undertake independent research or for the capacity to work and communicate across the borders of discipline, context or culture.

Part D. Advanced practice

In this part you will undertake professional or scholarly work that will contribute to a portfolio of professional development in your area of specialisation. You have two options:

a program of coursework study where you select the units to suit your own interests. This option includes the opportunity to undertake an internship in the field or an interdisciplinary project.
a 24 point research thesis. If you wis to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research you should take this second option.

Master's entry points

If you are admitted at:

entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Parts A, B, C and D
entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Parts A, C and D
entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising Parts A and C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Requirements
96 credit points

Part A. Environment and sustainability core studies 24 credit points

Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies and Part C. Specialist Studies48 credit points

Part D. Advanced practice24 credit points

Research pathway24 credit points

Coursework and project/internship24 credit points

Alternative exit(s)

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

Graduate Certificate of Environment and Sustainability after successful completion of 24 credit points including at least 12 credit points from Part A, with at least 18 credit points at level 4 or above
Graduate Diploma of Environment and Sustainability after successful completion of 48 credit points of study, including 24 credit points from Part A, and at least 12 credit points from Part C or Part D.

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree. You will need to demonstrate a strong academic record and undertake the 24 credit point research project in Part D.

Organisational contact information

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