S6002 Master of Environment and Sustainability

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.

Part A. 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. Applied 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 credit point research thesis. If you wish 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

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Parts A, B, C and D
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Parts A, C and D
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit 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.

Course progression map

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

The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts: Part A. Environment and sustainability core studies (24 points), Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies (24 points), Part C. Specialist studies (24 points), and Part D. Advanced practice (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core studies (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

• ENS5010 Global challenges and sustainability (12 points)
• ENS5020 Perspectives on sustainability (12 points)

Part B. Specialisation preparatory studies (24 points) and Part C. Specialist studies (24 points)

• Corporate environmental and sustainability management
  
  
• Environment and governance
  
  
• Environmental security
  
  
• International development and environment
  
  
• Leadership for sustainable development

Part D. Applied practice (24 points)

You must complete either the Research pathway or the Coursework and professional practice pathway

Research pathway (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

• ENS5901 Research thesis in environment and sustainability A (12 points)
• ENS5902 Research thesis in environment and sustainability B (12 points)

Coursework and professional practice pathway (24 points)

You must complete one of the following units and 12 credit points of program-specific units from your relevant specialisation.

• ENS5910 Sustainability Consultancy Project (12 points)
• ENS5920 Environment and sustainability project (12 points)
• ENS5930 Sustainability Internship (12 points)