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Postgraduate Diploma of Sustainable Development

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Overview

This program considers a number of tools which play an important role in effecting changes towards sustainable development. It aims to develop practical skills in strategic planning and management; action research; education and capacity building; community consultation; facilitation and evaluation. Through its international case study focus, the program addresses the needs of professionals working in aid agencies, non-government organisations, government agencies and international bodies concerned with sustainability issues.

Minimum course duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

UAC Code

865856 - On-campus

Suitable for

The program addresses the needs of environment and development professionals who interact with people and organised groups on a regular basis. It is particularly relevant to those who are involved in planning, financing and evaluating initiatives in sustainable development.

HECS Course fee

AUD $8,050 p.a. This is an Average Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with relevant major with GPA of 2.5; work experience preferred.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

Work experience preferred, but not required

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 24
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma

800 level or above Credit Points
Required GSE825 Sustainable Development: Introductory Principles and Practices 4
Required GSE827 Education for Sustainable Development 4
Required GSE828 Research Methods for Sustainable Development 4
Required 12cp from GSE800 Attitudes to the Environment
GSE810 Environmental Economics
GSE818 Environmental Planning
GSE823 Corporate Environmental Management
GSE826 Eco-tourism for Sustainable Development
GSE830 Sustainable Urban Regions
GSE836 Water Policy and Management
GSE838 Organisational Change for Sustainability
GSE839 Environmental Research-Report
GSE843 Environmental Decision Making
GSE845 Environmental Impact Assessment
GSE847 Environmental Education Programs
HGEO802 Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation
HGEO808 Heritage and its Management
HGEO809 Globalisation and Sustainable Development 12
Total credit points required to satisfy this diploma 24

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Aid and development agencies, national and international NGOs, government agencies, international organisations concerned with issues of sustainability, business and industry.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

Macquarie University graduate programs give you a competitive edge in the workplace, assist your move to a new career and give you that personal sense of achievement.

Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

We are investing in new classroom buildings, new labs, recreational facilities, a teaching hospital and a new library, to ensure that the best facilities continue to be provided to our students.

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Contact us

Faculty of Science
Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
www.humgeog.mq.edu.au

 

Apply

Postgraduate Diploma of Sustainable Development

To study this degree, apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code:

865856 - On-campus

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply. This link will open in a new window.

3. Please check the course description in the on-line UAC guide as further documentation may be required for your application to be processed eg. supplementary details form.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Thursday 5th April 2012.

Re-admission

If you have previously enrolled and would like to re-apply for the same course, you do not re-apply through UAC.

  1. Print and complete the MQ Postgraduate Re-admission Form (PDF)
  2. View the Postgraduate Course List for 2012 (PDF) for specific information required to complete the application form

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