Program Overview

Master of Sustainable Practice

Overview

The Master of Sustainable Practice is designed for individuals who seek to lead innovative problem-solving in sustainable practice. It culminates with a 60-credit applied research dissertation.

What Will I Study

Across the range of core, project, and applied research components, you'll gain advanced interdisciplinary skills and knowledge that will enable you to:

• Critically evaluate and apply concepts of sustainable practice
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Become a change-maker contributing to sustainable practice
• Develop and apply advanced understandings of the theories, driving forces, and worldviews (including Te Ao Māori) related to sustainable practice within the context of your discipline-specific knowledge

Pathway

The programme facilitates collaboration and innovation and applies an interdisciplinary framework to address complex sustainability problems. Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to:

• Advocate for, and lead change towards, more sustainable practices
• Apply high-level research skills to plan and conduct independent inquiry projects related to sustainability in professional contexts
• Be an independent learner who can utilise and undertake research to formulate solutions to sustainability issues

Details

• Duration: Part-time up to 4 years
• Fees for 2025:
  • Domestic Fee: $7,630 - $8,540 per year
  • International Fee: $40,300 per year
  • Indicative Student Services Fee: $370.50 per year
  • Valid To: December 31, 2025

Academic Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree followed by relevant work or professional experience
• A Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject area
• A Bachelor Honours degree

English Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic
  • 6.0 Listening
  • 6.0 Reading
  • 6.0 Writing
  • 6.0 Speaking

Selection Criteria

Admission is based on the evaluation of documentary evidence (including the academic record) of the applicant's ability to undertake postgraduate study in this subject area.

Funding Assistance

If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Core Courses

• Level 8
  • Confronting Sustainability (MSSP800) - 15 credits
  • Change Agency and Sustainable Practice (MSSP801) - 15 credits
  • Discipline Specific Special Topic (MSSP802) - 30 credits
  • Policy and Sustainable Practice (MSSP803) - 15 credits
  • Research and Inquiry (MSSP804) - 15 credits
  • Multidisciplinary Sustainable Practice (MSSP805) - 30 credits
• Level 9
  • Applied Research Project (MSSP900) - 60 credits

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are continually evolving to respond to new, emerging, and existing sustainability problems and solutions. Many current jobs require capability in sustainable practice. These include jobs in product design and production systems, hospitality and tourism, engineering and architecture, education, non-government organisations, primary industries, and business.

Study Pathways

Upon completion of this programme, you can further your studies with a PhD.

Programme Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Code: CH4067
• Next Starts: February 2026
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• International application close date: NULL
• Credits: 180
• Level: 9
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Available Part-time: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: CH4067-STRU

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.