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Qualification:
Master of Arts (MA) in Ecologically Sustainable Development
Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Restriction:
All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.
Duration:
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
The Master of Arts in Ecologically Sustainable Development is designed to explore the policies, issues and processes of ecologically sustainable development (ESD). Students are able to study the current status, the history and the value bases of sustainable development, together with the policy approaches that are emerging for sustainability in the various sectors such as energy, industry, the household, agriculture and fisheries.
The core unit provides a background to the policy, economic and ethical frameworks through which ESD is currently being explored and implemented. These frameworks provide students with the tools for interpreting ESD issues and for applying them in practice.
Employment Prospects:
This course is particularly relevant to professionals in government, business and civil society working in environmental policy and management, local sustainability issues and international development.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the proposed course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.
English competence.
Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Special Requirements:
There may be a reduction in choice of units if completing this course in the external mode.
For more information see here
University regulations require completion of a minimum of 24 points at 600-level and a maximum of 24 points at 500-level for a 48-point Masters by Coursework degree.
STP612 Sustainability, Ecology and Communities -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
ENV512 Global and Regional Sustainability -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
STP670 Policy, Technology and Democracy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
Plus at least three of the following:
STP602 Sustainability for Professionals -- 4 pts
Murdoch: W-internal, W-external
STP606 Sustainability Ethics -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
STP630 Cities and Innovation -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
STP618 Honours and Masters Research Seminar -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
STP623 Cities and Sustainability -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
STP604 Overseas Aid and International Development -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
Plus one of the following:
STP620/STP6201 Master of Arts by Coursework Project -- 4 pts or 8 pts
Murdoch: H-external, S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, Y-internal, Y-external
STP650 Master of Arts by Coursework Dissertation -- 12 pts
Murdoch: H-external, S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, Y-internal, Y-external
To be eligible to complete a 12-point dissertation, students must have attained a high standard in the Postgraduate Diploma and Masters coursework and have the approval of the Academic Chair and of a Research Supervisor.
Select from any of the Core Units not already taken, or from the following units.
* Enrolment in unit subject to consultation with Unit Coordinator.
PEC591 Energy Policy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external, Y-external
* ENV616 Environmental Policy for the 21st Century -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
* ENV520 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
* ENV528 Environmental Policy and Law -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
PEC632 Greenhouse Science and Policy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: H-external, S1-internal, S1-external
* ENV619 Environmental Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
TOU501 Sustainable Tourism -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
STP632/STP6321 Sustainable Development Internship/Project -- 8 pts or 4 pts
STP632:
Murdoch: H-internal, H-external, S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SUM-internal, W-internal, Y-internal, Y-external
STP6321:
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SUM-internal, W-internal, Y-internal, Y-external
EDU627 Development and Education -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-external
POL699 Politics of Globalisation -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
ENV503 GIS for Environmental Management and Planning -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
POL613 Gender and Development -- 4 pts
NA 2010
AST650 Society, Culture and Ecology in Asia -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
STP611 Resilient Regions: People and Practice -- 4 pts
Murdoch: SB6-internal (quota of 50 places)
STP605 Economics for Sustainability -- 4 pts
Murdoch: W3-internal, W3-external
POL585 Environmental Politics -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
STP640 Special Topics in Sustainable Development: The Future in a Time of Crisis -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.
Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.