Master of Sustainability

Domestic student, 2027

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Why Master of Sustainability?

Diversify your career in areas like environmental science, finance, law, urban planning, sustainable building design and public health. Gain expertise in conservation, population health, food security, sustainability policy, and analysis tools through coursework and an industry placement.

If you are interested in increasing your understanding of complex sustainability challenges and discovering tools to measure, report on and identify solutions to these challenges, you'll gain these skills with the Master of Sustainability.

Key Features

Sustainability at Sydney is multidisciplinary, combining leading expertise from disciplines spanning business, economics, law, health, agricultural and environmental science, energy and engineering, design and technology.
You will be taught by researchers who are international leaders in their fields, and industry professionals, who partner with the program as guest speakers and mentors to provide insight into a range of workplaces.
You can apply with a bachelor's degree from any discipline.

Your future career opportunities

Across all industries, public and private organisations are investing in sustainable practices and seeking professionals who have the knowledge to help them understand where they can make a difference.

You can tailor our sustainability degree to suit your path, with the flexibility to choose electives that build on foundational sustainability topics and align with your interests. These areas include:

Built environment
Business
Education
Communication
Environmental science
Food and water
Global development
Health
Law
Policy
Social entrepreneurship

Overview

Fees

CSP

A$10,406*

This is the indicative annual student contribution amount (per calendar year), based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points. The degree requires 96 credit points in total.

Full Fee Paying

A$41,300*

This is the indicative annual tuition fee (per calendar year), based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points. The degree requires 96 credit points in total.

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Duration

2 years full-time

Intake/s

Semester 1 - February

campus Location

This course is delivered at:

The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

Study mode

Face to face

Additional info

Credit points :

Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course.

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What you’ll study

The Master of Sustainability is a postgraduate coursework degree that will boost your education with an understanding of complex sustainability challenges and you will discover tools to measure, report on and identify solutions to these challenges.

You will complete core units to build your foundational knowledge in sustainability, along with a capstone research project. You will also complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course.

Check out a sample course plan

An example to help you understand how your course might be structured.

For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook

Science faculty handbook

Professional practice

This course has a professional practice component that is usually undertaken over 13 weeks. This provides you with an opportunity to gain industry exposure within a related workplace environment.

Mandatory work hours

This course requires you to complete the following number of work hours:

280 Total hours

2027 tuition fees

AUD$41,300

This is the indicative annual tuition fee (per calendar year), based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points. The degree requires 96 credit points in total.

Important fee information

For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you pay the full cost of your course, which depends on your course and the year you commence your study. As a domestic student, you can apply to defer payment through a FEE-HELP loan.

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Your Fees Explained

This is an estimate

This is an indicative amount based on 1 year of full-time study i.e. 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.

How to calculate your tuition fee

Additional costs, fees and incidentals

For most courses, there are other costs in addition to the tuition and/or student contribution amount, such as the Student Services Amenities Fee. Some are significant and can include course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Other costs may include application fees and credit card surcharges.

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Entry requirements

Qualifications

Mandatory for course entry

For admission to this course, you should have a bachelor's degree or higher from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for admission into the Master of Sustainability may wish to consider applying for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability or the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability.

International qualifications

For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.

Recognition of prior learning

Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Learn more

English Language Requirements

Mandatory for course entry

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:

Option 1

English language requirements

If English is your first language, you need to have citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years) and completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in an English-speaking country recognised by the University.

List of recognised English-speaking countries

American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Option 2

English is NOT my first language

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can commence your studies at the University.

You can do this either by demonstrating that you have completed specific secondary or tertiary qualifications, by taking an English language skills test, or by completing a relevant English language course at the University’s Centre for English Teaching.

IELTS score	A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score	A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English	A minimum result of 64 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band

How to apply

Submit application

Apply early as applications can close prior to the advertised closing dates if course capacity is reached.

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Closing dates

Semester 1

31 January of the commencing year.

Semester 2

15 July of the commencing year.

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Scholarship applications

Separate deadlines apply for scholarships.

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Additional information

For academic enquiries regarding the Sydney Sustainability Program, please contact the Program Coordinators.