UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

ENS5920 Environment and sustainability project

Faculty of Science

ENS5920 Environment and sustainability project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

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Requisites

Before ENS5920

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ENS5920

No unit lists ENS5920 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: Preparatory students must complete Part B studies prior to undertaking advanced practice units.

PROHIBITION: ENS5900, ENS5901, ENS5902, ENS5910, ENS5930. The unit cannot be undertaken with other advanced practice units except by special approval from the specialisation coordinator.

Overview

This 12 credit point unit enables you to undertake an applied project in environment and sustainability during the advanced practice year of the course. It provides an opportunity to pursue a contained research topic, in an applied manner, in collaboration with other students. This involves developing the capacity to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from different specialisations. The topic, chosen by you from a list of research topics provided by the unit coordinator, will draw upon the subject matter covered in the course and address an applied challenge in the field of environment and sustainability. It will allow you to build upon the research skills and experiences developed within your specialisation. This unit culminates in an oral presentation and written research report. The unit includes some scheduled activities and participation tasks alongside the project work to enhance and develop professional skills.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Research plan/proposal (Group), including timeline - formativeWritten
    10%
  • Theoretical literature review (Individual) - formativeWritten
    30%
  • Project Presentation (Individual) - summativePresentation
    20%
  • Final (Group) research report - summativeWritten
    30%
  • Participation (Group and individual) - formativeDemonstration
    10%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically analyse, reflect upon and synthesise the literature relevant to the project.

  2. 2

    Design and select sound research questions and methodological approaches and frameworks.

  3. 3

    Develop a project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation of the project.

  4. 4

    Investigate and apply established professional practice relevant to the project.

  5. 5

    Critically analyse outcomes, using appropriate data analysis and established theory and practice.

  6. 6

    Communicate the findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms.

  7. 7

    Collaborate effectively to deliver a major project.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

The minimum expected workload for project work combined with any scheduled activities is 288 hours over the course of one semester.

Teaching is not directive but is designed to facilitate and support the advancement of research projects that take place in workshops, learning seminars, group and individual meetings. The teaching approach will also facilitate learning from peers.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

There is a recommended reading list on Moodle related to research and methodologies.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Susan Van de Meene
Chief Examiners
Dr Susan Van de Meene

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ENS5920?

ENS5920 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ENS5920 offered?

In 2027, ENS5920 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does ENS5920 have an exam?

No. ENS5920 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available