Curtin University

Doctor of Sustainable Development

Curtin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00301J

The Professional Doctorate of Sustainable Development - DSD will include 100 credit points of units (equivalent to 0.5 EFTL) taken at Bentley campus, or online; and a doctoral thesis worth 500 points (2.5 EFTL), for a total of 600 points (3 EFTL). The course will require three years full-time study. The research and writing for the thesis will be undertaken predominantly in situ in developing countries. An option to undertake the thesis by publication would also be available. The course would conform to the requirements of Australian Qualifications Framework Level 10.

Structure

Credit Points: 600

Subjects

  • URDE6006 Design and Built Environment Research Methods
  • HUMN7000 Doctoral Thesis - Humanities
  • SUST7000 Introduction to Environment & Climate Emergency
  • ARCH5007 Architectural Systems and Research Methods
  • GRDE5012 Design Paradigms
  • GRDE5013 Design Entrepreneurship
  • GRDE5014 Future Interfaces
  • PRJM6000 Project Management Overview
  • PRJM6010 Project and People
  • SUST5003 Pathways to a Climate Resilient Society
  • SUST5004 Leadership in Sustainability
  • SUST5005 Future Cities
  • SUST5008 Climate Policy
  • SUST5018 People and Planet
  • SUST5020 Sustainability, Climate Change and Economics
  • URDE5009 Participatory Planning
  • URDE5027 Development Outcomes

Standard entry requirements

Applicants require a master degree, together with relevant work experience in a sustainable development-related area, or a relevant honours degree, normally first class, together with relevant work experience in a sustainable development-related area, or superior performance in one of the Facultys graduate diplomas or the equivalent from another education al institution, and relevant work experience in a related area, or other qualification and background warranting special consideration by the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training. The process for assessing applications is highly competitive and each applicant will be assessed on individual merit.

Recognition

Depending on your area of speciality, you may be eligible for membership of various professional organisations upon graduation.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Curtin Perth International: $144,000 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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