Master of Sustainability
Why study the Master of Sustainability at UNE?
The Masters program focuses on developing future leaders and managers of eco-service markets, such as carbon and water trading, and environmental sustainability issues, such as climate change.
Students have the opportunity to pursue interests in four aspects of environmental systems and markets: a) the biophysical sciences; b) relevant aspects of behavioural change including education and communication; c) business including economics, accounting and strategy; and d) law and institutional arrangements.
Completing this course will give natural resource managers increased interdisciplinary knowledge for meeting their legal and policy obligations. The coursework will enable existing natural resource managers to upgrade skills in this emerging and cross-disciplinary field, or facilitate a career change for those with discipline-based qualifications (e.g. teachers, lawyers, accountants).
The Masters program is the third level in the suite of the Sustainability program and provides the opportunity for students, who complete the elective thesis unit, to qualify for enrolment in a research Master or PhD.
Alternatively, on completion of the four core units, candidates may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability, or candidates who have completed the four core units plus four elective units may exit with the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability.
Please note: this course was previously known as Master of Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, government planning and environment departments, environmental protection agencies, cultural and natural heritage management, environmental conservation, land and water management, natural resource management, community development, commercial industry, environmental consultancies, mining, research careers with CSIRO, universities and industries.
Students could also commence a research or academic career through undertaking a research Master or PhD.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
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All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall hold (a) a three year Bachelor degree of a recognised university; or (b) the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability (or equivalent) of the University of New England; or (c) the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability (or equivalent) of the University of New England. |
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| Additional Requirements | International students must satisfy the UNE English language requirements |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or (b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification. There shall be no advanced standing awarded for EDUC499, LLM621, NR691 or SCI695. |
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Reseda (BCC 77) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a)
hold a bachelor degree or a recognised university; or
(b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability or the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change of the University of New England; or
(c) hold the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability or the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change of the University of New England.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.
There shall be no advanced standing awarded for GEPL500, LLM621, NR691 or SCI695.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (c) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) six months as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Sustainability.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability on completion of 24 credit points including LLM627, LLM628, LLM629 and LLM630.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability on completion of 48 credit points.
Such candidates who wish to complete the Master in Sustainability must reapply for admission and will be subject to the most current course rules.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will demonstrate a command of a diverse and emerging multi-disciplinary field and also if chosen a specialisation where a broad range of electives are available to allow specialised career development. Sustainability is an area of study which intertwines human and environment, arts and science. It brings together a range of disciplinary areas to enable a more holistic understanding and appreciation of sustainability. Graduates will therefore have acquired a strong multi-disciplinary based and holistic understanding of sustainability, in its environmental, social and personal forms, both in Australia and globally. Through undertaking the activities taught, practiced and assessed throughout the course graduates will have developed a deep understanding of the relationships between humans and the environment, between humans and social institutions and between social institutions and the environment and how these relationships are negotiated. They will have attained a high appreciation for personal, social and ecological resilience and the reflexivity of resilience and sustainability. They will also have obtained multidisciplinary knowledge/s of social and environmental supports and barriers to sustainability and means of attaining sustainability.
Communication Skills
Communication skills will be practised and assessed in all assessment tasks. In particular, students will develop skills in legal argument, and multi-disciplinary writing. These skills will benefit students' ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders in legal and non-legal contexts in relation to issues of sustainability.
Global Perspectives
Sustainability is a global challenge which transcends national borders, and students will be exposed to this context in their studies within this program. Whilst the dominant focus of the core units is on the Australian legal system, students will be provided where apposite with information about relevant law in other parts of the world in order to encourage a critical perspective, including international instruments such as treaties and covenants, and other environmental standards. Students are provided with references to comparative material, which may include social, political and economic perspectives.
Information Literacy
Students will use complex multidisciplinary databases to obtain relevant information about legal cases, statutes and other secondary sources which will require a high level of information literacy. This information literacy will be assessed in assessment tasks, including the ability of students to find information effectively and efficiently, and critically evaluate information appropriate to their purpose. Students will also be required to organise and present information using technology.
Life-Long Learning
The dynamic nature of law is such that students must be aware of current legislation and case law decisions. Law units teach this process by considering the development of legal doctrine through the case law and statutes that change that doctrine, as well as policy underpinning such changes. Gaining an appreciation of this process will enable students to keep abreast of changing legal and policy obligations over time. Insight into legal problems solving methodologies will also provide transferable skills to other work environments.
Problem Solving
This Graduate Attribute is taught, practised and assessed during the course, particularly in the four core units where problem based learning and case study vignettes form the basis of several assessment tasks, as well as online discussion topics. Students will be assessed, particularly in the core units, on their ability to conceptualise problems and develop solutions appropriate to the contextual environment of the issue.
Social Responsibility
Students will be encouraged to reflect critically on the role of the law in natural resource management, and will be equipped with multidisciplinary skills to understand and overcome complex social and environmental problems in order to achieve a sustainable future.
Team Work
Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and network with their peers, particularly in some assessment tasks in the core units LLM628 and LLM630 which encourage group discussion of ideas emerging from peer responses.
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