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Master of Sustainable Development (MSustDev)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Overview

Real change can happen when tomorrow’s sustainable development leaders come together to share their experiences, ideas and insights – and for over a decade our sustainability masters have been doing just that. In taking the course, you will become part of a much-valued group of sustainability professionals who are making a difference within Australia and around the world.

You will examine global sustainability challenges and explore inspiring solutions at international, regional, and local levels. You will learn about urban and regional sustainability, climate change adaptation, sustainability education and ethics, and take a closer look at sustainability and international development within Asia.

You could choose professional-based electives to specialise in project and risk management, ethics, sustainability within businesses, and leading and managing non-government organisations. You might choose policy-based electives to specialise in environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, and energy policy.

3 reasons to study a Master of Sustainable Development at Murdoch

As you study, you will have the chance to build your professional portfolio of work, completing an internship or practical project for academic credit. Past students have interned with local governments, leading sustainability businesses such as The Forever Project and NGOs such as Perth City Farm.

You will be taught by leading academics who are involved in important sustainable development projects within Australia and overseas. Our experts are working on important development projects, from aid projects in Africa and Asia, to leading sustainability initiatives in the Middle East.

Follow in the footsteps of other Murdoch freethinkers who are making a difference and leading the sustainability agenda globally and within Australia. Our graduates have gone on to work at Ikea, Uber and EY.

What you'll learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

Sustainability ecology and communities

Community, industry, and local government

Cultures, communities, and sustainability in Asia

Climate change adaptation

Cities and sustainability

Environmental policy for the 21st Century

Project and risk management

Your career

You will graduate with the skills, knowledge and professional insights you need to lead sustainable development teams and projects within international and Australian businesses, government agencies, and non-government organisations. Careers could include:

Sustainability or Environmental Officer within business or government

Community Development Officer

Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Educator

Eco-preneur (starting and leading green businesses)

Which department am I in?

Murdoch Business School

CRICOS

072141B

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
A$33,000.00 (US$ 21,777) per year
AUD $66,000 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 February 2025, 28 July 2025

Venue

Murdoch University

Perth Campus,

90 South Street,

MURDOCH,

Western Australia,

6150, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Recognised Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the proposed course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.

English Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0; CAE - 169 overall with no band below 169; PTE - 50 with no band below 50; TOEFL IBT - 73 with no band less than 18; OET - OET with a minimum of C (250-290) in each of the four components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Murdoch University

Murdoch’s creative approach to education gives students the support and opportunities to think critically and forge their own career pathways.

  • Six university campuses across three countries
  • Home to over 25,000 students from 90 countries
  • AUD 2.5 million awarded in scholarships annually
  • Top Australian university for industry co-authored papers

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