GraduateEnvironmental Science
Master of Sustainability and Climate Leadership
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Master of Sustainability and Climate Leadership degree. The Master of Sustainability and Climate Leadership is an advanced practice and research-led degree that explores a transdisciplinary mix of specialist areas, including leadership for systems change, economics for sustainability, climate resilience, circular economy, sustainable development, and net-zero cities and regenerative urban design. Students will build their competence in strategic and systems thinking through analysing international perspectives on policy and practice, while developing their ability to learn and work collaboratively with others towards change. Students will learn to read social, cultural, and ecological systems, interpret complex evidence, and apply place-based approaches. Drawing on these insights, they will learn to design policies and social innovations that shift governance practices, resource flows, and urban environments towards justice, sustainability, and climate resilience. Learning blends immersive field work, studio and lab practice, and sustained partnership projects with industry, government, and community organisations. Graduates will be empowered to lead change towards sustainability and climate action in any environment, with the technical, practical, and collaboration skills to fill diverse professional roles. Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Boola Kaartdijiny Bidi, Economics for Sustainability, Planetary Systems and Sustainability Action, Leadership and Systems Change for Sustainability, Urban Environments, Populations and Systems Year 2: Graduate Methods and Proposal in Design and the Built Environment, Integrated Final Project in Design and the Built Environment, Integrated Infrastructures for Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Regenerative Urbanism, Planetary Stewardship and the Circular Economy
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Specifically, applicants require a bachelor or a post graduate degree. Students who enter the Master of Sustainability and Climate Leadership via the Graduate Certificate in Planning for Sustainability and who were admitted to the Certificate on the basis of work experience will receive the full 100 credits awarded for completing the Graduate Certificate, but will not receive any further credit for recognition of prior learning (CRL) based on work experience. 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.
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