Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research
Program Overview
Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research
The Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research is a postgraduate degree that focuses on the social, cultural, political, and economic impact of climate change. This program is designed to develop an appreciation of international and national obligations and trends in the assessment and management of climate change.
Program Description
In this program, students will:
- Look deeply at the social, cultural, political, and economic impact of climate change
- Focus on people who live in areas where climatic conditions threaten water and food security, public health, public amenities, quality of life, and living conditions
- Develop an appreciation of international and national obligations and trends in the assessment and management of climate change through research
- Examine complex agricultural, industrial, infrastructure, and urban development proposals to meet predicted impacts of climate change
Location
The program is available at the following locations:
- Sunshine Coast
- Caboolture
- Fraser Coast
- Gympie
- Moreton Bay
CRICOS Code
The CRICOS code for this program is F.
Duration
The program duration is 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Indicative Fees
The indicative annual fee for 2026 is A$32,500.
Program Detail
Delivery Mode
The program is delivered internally and externally.
Duration
The program duration is 2 years.
CRICOS Code
The CRICOS code for this program is F.
UniSC Program Code
The UniSC program code is SC810.
Program Structure
A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research, resulting in a thesis, or a thesis and exegesis. During the Master by Research program, Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.
Milestones
Milestones are program requirements and periodic assessments of candidature progression. Milestones are distributed throughout HDR candidature, providing structure and mechanism for regular review and feedback on progress towards both the research project and attainment of the Universitys Research Graduate Attributes.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold:
- A Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven-point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or
- A Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or
- A record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.
Prior Study
The prior study must be in an area of study relevant to the discipline area of the Master degree. If the prior study has not included an appropriate preparation in research methodology, the candidate will be required to undertake an appropriate research methodology course, as specified by the relevant Head of School, as part of their candidature.
English Language Requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in the English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSCs programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Inherent Academic Requirements
Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?
The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.
Fees and Scholarships
Annual Tuition Fee
The annual tuition fee for 2026 is A$32,500.
Fee-Offset Scholarship
Domestic higher degree by research applicants are assessed for a fee-offset scholarship as part of the program admission assessment process. If successful, this information will be included in the Description of Candidature, which is provided with the Offer of Admission.
Maximum Period of Fee-Offset Scholarship
The maximum period of a fee-offset scholarship for full-time candidates is four years for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students and two years for Master by Research candidates (part-time equivalent). After this time, candidates will be liable for fees.