Master of Climate Change Adaptation (By Research)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Lead the fight against climate change. Climate change is increasingly seen as a major threat to the health of the planet, with long-term hazards and implications for many communities.In this program you will look deeply at the social, cultural, political and economic impact of climate change. You will focus on people who live in areas where climatic conditions threaten water and food security, public health, public amenities, quality of life and living conditions. Via research, you will develop an appreciation of international and national obligations and trends in the assessment and management of climate change. You will also discover how to effectively examine complex agricultural, industrial, infrastructure and urban development proposals to meet predicted impacts of climate change.
Structure
A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research, resulting in a thesis, or a thesis and exegesis. During the Master by Research program, Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.
Subjects
- Climate change adaptation
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold: (a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution
- Or (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution
- Or (c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.
Recognition
Graduates eligible to apply for professional accreditation as an environmental practitioner with the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| UniSC Caboolture | International: $58,000 | No |
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| UniSC Fraser Coast | International: $58,000 | No |
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| UniSC Gympie | International: $58,000 | No |
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| UniSC Moreton Bay | No |
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| UniSC Sunshine Coast | International: $58,000 | Yes |
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