Postgraduate course
Macquarie University
Courses included
Decent work, poverty eradication and environmental sustainability are three defining challenges of the 21st century. Transitioning towards environmentally sustainable societies requires a whole-of-economy approach and a massive infusion of green skills across the workforce. To meet this need, it’s estimated that 100 million green jobs will be needed by 2030, but currently, only one in eight workers has green skills. Therefore, those with skills to drive sustainable solutions across both traditional and emerging sectors will be in demand worldwide.
The Master of Sustainable Development – unique among sustainability degrees – takes a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the evolving needs of the green economy. Drawing on the expertise of specialists from business, law, sociology, geography, planning, health and environmental science, it will provide you with a comprehensive skillset relevant to all sectors, but especially those pivotal to meeting sustainability targets, such as energy production, transportation and finance.
Different admission points are possible for this program. Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, Weighted Average Mark or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to a shorter duration of the course. Here are shown only the admissions requirements for the longest duration. Refer to full course details for information on other admission points (durations).
Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.
Environment, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Earth Sciences, Geology, (Environmental) Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Hydrology, Geography, Political Economy, Development Studies, Politics, International Political Relations, Business, Education, Management, Architecture, Built Environment, Planning, Design, Social Science, Communication, Media, Communication, Education, Sustainability or Sociology.
Relevant areas defined as: employment or volunteer work including advisory, advocacy, consultancy, representation, relations, analysis, research, management in public service, local government, community organisations, non government organisations, international or professional bodies, organisations, institutes, associations or business. Experience in fields relevant to the environment, or community or social development, building, infrastructure or disaster management, energy, agriculture, public health or financing or economy or sustainability, human rights, education, capacity building, public relations, public policy, communications policy, communications strategy, media, international relations.
Contact Future Students team if you have any queries: (02) 9850 6767.
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.