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Sustainability

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Sustainability degree will:

No.	Course learning outcome
1	Demonstrate expert theoretical knowledge in sustainability relevant to current issues facing the planet.
2	Apply contemporary multidisciplinary and integrated knowledge of sustainability principles to complex systems of interwoven physical, economic and social scenarios.
3	Investigate, critically analyse and synthesise complex problems of resource supply in economic, environmental and societal contexts using evidence-based research on sustainability.
4	Apply sound technical research principles and skills in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis techniques to analyse sustainability problems and tailor research findings to create positive outcomes and change.
5	Resolve sustainability dilemmas in topics such as biodiversity, food security, population and health policies and energy technology in regional and national settings in a professional and ethical manner.
6	Reflect critically on how local and global institutions and organisations address sustainable development and apply problem-solving skills to develop evidence-based solutions to complex problems.
7	Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences on topics related to sustainability, demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
8	Investigate a substantive individual or small group research question relevant to two or more sustainability theme areas; identifying and applying evidence-based interventions; assessing the impact, efficacy and sustainability of these interventions; and present the findings in written and oral modes.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability will:

No.	Course learning outcome
1	Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge in sustainability relevant to current issues facing the planet.
2	Apply contemporary multidisciplinary and integrated knowledge of sustainability principles to complex systems of interwoven physical, economic and social scenarios.
3	Investigate, critically analyse and synthesise complex problems of resource supply in economic, environmental and societal contexts using evidence-based research on sustainability.
4	Apply sound technical research principles and skills in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis techniques to analyse sustainability problems and tailor research findings to create positive outcomes and change.
5	Resolve sustainability dilemmas in topics such as biodiversity, food security, population and health policies and energy technology in regional and national settings in a professional and ethical manner.
6	Reflect critically on how local and global institutions and organisations address sustainable development and apply problem-solving skills to complex problems.
7	Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences on topics related to sustainability, demonstrating a sense of responsibility and accountability.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability will:

No.	Course learning outcome
1	Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge in sustainability relevant to current issues facing the planet.
2	Apply contemporary multidisciplinary and integrated knowledge of sustainability principles to complex systems of interwoven physical, economic and social scenarios.
3	Investigate and critically analyse complex problems of resource supply in economic, environmental and/or societal contexts using evidence-based research on sustainability.
4	Apply technical research principles and skills in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis techniques to analyse sustainability problems.
5	Apply sound knowledge in sustainability to propose resolutions to sustainability dilemmas in topics such as biodiversity, food security, population and health policies and energy technology in regional and national settings in a professional and ethical manner.
6	Reflect critically on how local and global institutions and organisations address sustainable development and apply problem-solving skills to complex problems.
7	Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences on topics related to sustainability, demonstrating a sense of responsibility and accountability.