Overview

In taking the Sustainable Development MSustDev program at Murdoch University, 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 specialise in project and risk management, ethics, sustainability within businesses, and leading and managing non-government organisations. You might choose policy-based electives to specialise in environmental impact assessment, environmental policy and energy policy.

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 organisations.

Careers could include:

Sustainability or Environmental Officer within business or government

Community Development Officer

Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Educator

Eco-preneur (starting and leading green businesses)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture, Communities and Sustainability in Asia

Community, Industry and Local Government

Education for Sustainability

Climate Change Adaptation: Ecosystems and Societies

Sustainability, Ecology and Communities

Cities and Sustainability

Resilient Regions: People and Practice

Development and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

73

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy Urban Planning View 43 other Masters in Urban Planning in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

73

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 072141B

Recognised 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.

Tuition Fee

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International

28339 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28339 AUD per year during 24 months.

If you are a national student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainable Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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