Masters in Sustainable Development
Real change can happen when tomorrow’s sustainable development leaders come together to share their experiences, ideas, and insights – and for over a decade our sustainability Masters have been doing just that. In taking the course, you’ll become part of a much-valued group of sustainability professionals who are making a difference within Australia and around the world.
You’ll examine global sustainability challenges and explore inspiring solutions at international, regional and local levels. You’ll learn about urban and regional sustainability, climate change adaptation, sustainability education, and ethics, and take a closer look at sustainability and international development within Asia.
You could choose professional-based electives to specialize in project and risk management, ethics, sustainability within businesses, and leading and managing non-government organizations. You might choose policy-based electives to specialize in environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, and energy policy.
Campus Information
Perth Campus
Our unique Perth campus features beautiful native bushland, specialised educational and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services. Our Perth campus is set in a beautiful bush environment and covers over 227 hectares, making it one of the largest campuses in Australia. Our campus is changing to strengthen our connections with our landscape, community and our core purpose of high quality teaching and research.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your career
You’ll graduate with the skills, knowledge, and professional insights you need to lead sustainable development teams and projects within international and Australian businesses, government agencies, and non-government organizations.
Careers could include:
- Sustainability or Environmental Officer within business or government
- Community Development Officer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Sustainability Educator
- Ecopreneur (starting and leading green businesses)
PSW Opportunity
- Since it's in a regional area, the student will be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Recognized Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) 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 entry requirements
All undergraduate courses have an essential minimum English proficiency requirement with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Education having higher minimum requirements.
You can demonstrate proficiency via:
- English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE)
- Secondary education (WA) a scaled mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
- Successful completion of any University preparation course (must have been completed within the past two years)
- English language course (academic)
- the Previous study of at least 2 units at tertiary level (English as the medium of instruction)
- Course Code: 072141B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
61680 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A