Graduate Diploma of Sustainability

2021 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Participation requirements
• Course rules
• Specialisations
• Course structure
• Details of specialisations

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Sustainability can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Sustainability.  The course is made up of 8 credit points of study that will provide you with specialised knowledge in your chosen area in either Environmental Management or Sustainable Regional Development.

Participation requirements

It is important to note that some elective units may include compulsory placement, study tours, work-based training or collaborative research training arrangements.

Course rules

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Sustainability (exit option only), students must successfully complete 8 credit points from the units listed below.

Specialisations

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

• Sustainable Regional Development
• Environmental Management

Course structure

Core

Plus 4 credit points from a specialisation (Advanced Disciplinary studies)

Plus two level 7 elective units

Details of specialisations

Sustainable Regional Development

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

SP-S000082

Overview

Sustainable Regional Development is critical to the economic performance of both developed and developing countries, especially in the face of globalization, population growth, economic structural adjustments and climate change. Two thirds of Australia’s export earnings come from regional industries such as agriculture, tourism, retail, services and manufacturing. As such, demand has risen sharply for professionals with the ability to undertake regional socioeconomic and environmental planning that looks to the long-term competitive advantages of regional areas, and propose appropriate policy responses.

The specialisation is appropriate for developed and developing country contexts. Graduates will develop an in-depth understanding of the key biophysical, socioeconomic, geographic and infrastructure factors that influence the development of regions, as well as the strategic and technological tools to analyse and act on information to sustainably guide regional economic development.

Units

Details of specialisations

Environmental Management

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

SP-S000084

Overview

Environmental Management involves a multidisciplinary approach to examining why environmental impacts occur and developing appropriate solutions to managing these impacts. Contemporary approaches require a multifaceted combination of techniques that address environmental, social and economic issues. Balancing resources and employment against environmental impacts requires specialised knowledge and skills, such that environmental managers need to be able to understand government policy direction, legislative compliance issues and analyse risk to the environment, often on a global scale. This specialisation prepares students to address the unique issues and challenges faced in this field.

Units

Other course information

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.