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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
To be considered for entry into this course, you must demonstrate the following:
Recommended study: It is recommended that students have completed a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. environment, science, sustainability, public health).
English language proficiency (all applicants)
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each application will be assessed individually.
If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Research for Emergency and Disaster Management
Core unit
Foundations of Emergency and Disaster Management
Core unit
Building Adaptive Capacity with Communities
Core unit
Climate Change: Risk and Assessments
Core unit
Innovation and Sustainable Business Development
Core unit
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Core unit
Sustainability in Practice
Core unit
First Nations Perspectives in Sustainability
Core unit
Systems Thinking in Public Health
Core unit
Global Public Health
Core unit
Project Management Concepts
Core unit
Rethinking Waste
Core unit
Water Resource Management
Core unit
Sustainability Issues and Solutions
Core unit
Community Safety and Education
Core unit
Volunteerism and the Community
Core unit
Common Questions
You must complete 15 units (96 credits): 14 core units plus one elective unit chosen from either Community Safety and Education (DSMG29005) or Volunteerism and the Community (DSMG29006).
Yes, attendance at a compulsory residential school is required as part of the Master of Sustainable Development. This practical residential school is where you will gain hands-on skills and insights from industry experts, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
The indicative first-year fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place is $32,500 (2026 Indicative). This is the approximate cost for one full-time academic year (usually eight units over two terms) and should be used as a guide only, as your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select and your study load.
Yes, if you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.
Graduates of the Master of Sustainable Development will be ready for leadership and senior advisory roles in sustainability, including careers as a sustainability manager, policy advisor or strategic planner, working in sectors like environmental management, disaster management, corporate sustainability, climate change mitigation and public health.
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