- Help chart a sustainable future
- Learn to direct societal change
- You CAN make a difference
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Sustainability
Award abbreviation: GCSust
Degree type: coursework
Duration: 1 year part-time. Program is only available part-time
Study mode: on-campus; online
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2 (subject to enrolment numbers)
USC program code: SC525
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Make a difference and become an innovator in sustainability.
Study this innovative program to gain an understanding of the principles underpinning sustainability. You learn about the latest tools and technologies to achieve sustainable outcomes at individual and societal levels, and explore systems approaches to chart sustainable futures.
You explore sustainability in contemporary society and examine aspects such as socio-ecological trends, historical underpinnings, leadership and governance, and future scenarios. You are encouraged to examine your own personal ideologies and to reflect on educational and societal influences.
From individual and societal perspectives, you study the most pressing sustainability issues and design strategies focused on achieving sustainability at local, regional and global scales. Encouraged to think as a global citizen, you apply the latest theory to real world examples.
As a sustainability professional, you will have innovative and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world. Skills enabling you to tackle pressing issues such as climate change and take advantage of opportunities such as the emerging green economy. As a graduate, you can expect to find employment in all tiers of government and private industry, both within Australia and internationally.
With both on campus and online modes of study, as well as the option of mid-year entry, studying sustainability has never been more accessible.
Admission requirements
A student entering the Graduate Certificate program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Business.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Program is only available part-time.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Required courses (4)
4 required courses:
SUS101 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
SUS201 Sustainable Futures
SUS202 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS302 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
Study Plan
This Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Four (4) required courses
Required courses (4)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
SUS101 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
SUS201 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics | |||
SUS202 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
SUS302 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability |