Course overview
In this course you will gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts and major issues relevant to global environmental and climate crises, and build skills to create positive change at a local, national and global levels.
This course comprises three core units and one optional unit focusing on the understanding, reflection and investigation of key sustainability issues. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice to strengthen your career opportunities and professional development.
A major component of your studies will be engaging with climate emergency issues and applying your learnings to develop strategic responses.
You will become familiar with real-world practices through lectures and workshops delivered by consultants from industry and government. You will also learn practical skills in social research, analysis and broad stakeholder engagement.
At the Legacy Living Laboratory (L3) – a state-of-the-art data visualisation space and research facility – you will expand your knowledge and build capabilities to contribute solutions to biodiversity loss, extreme climatic events and other issues affecting communities globally.
When you successfully complete the course, you may transfer to the graduate diploma and then subsequently enrol in the master degree.
The course caters for both full-time and part-time students.
Career outcomes
Organisations are increasingly working with environment and sustainability consultants in order to be environmentally responsible and to improve their stakeholder relationships.
This course will prepare you for employment in various public and private sectors that require specialist knowledge of applying environmental and sustainability practices to all levels of business and organisations.
Industries
- Urban/environmental planning
- Government
- Construction
- Engineering
- Regional development
- Conservation and environment
- Land use
- Resources and energy
- Transport
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Entry requirements
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet university academic and English language entry standards. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
Students may transfer to this course after successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Notes about this course
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Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$12,235*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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