Master of Sustainable Futures (Research)

Program Overview

The Master of Sustainable Futures (Research) at UTS is a postgraduate research degree that equips students with the skills and knowledge to conduct independent research in sustainable development. Through a transdisciplinary approach, students develop expertise in research methods, data analysis, and communication, preparing them for careers in government, industry, academia, or as consultants and researchers. The program emphasizes practical experience and social justice, fostering graduates who can contribute to a more sustainable future.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Master of Sustainable Futures (Research) is a postgraduate research degree that provides students with the opportunity to conduct independent research in the field of sustainable development.
The degree is offered by the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Graduates from the Master's program have consistently achieved excellent examiners' reports from international leaders in their fields.
• Objectives: The Master of Sustainable Futures (Research) aims to support students taking a trans-disciplinary or interdisciplinary approach to research while building on their existing expertise.
• Program Description: The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct independent research in the field of sustainable development.
Students will learn about the principles of sustainable development, research methods, and data analysis. They will also develop the skills necessary to communicate their research findings to a variety of audiences.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program consists of a core set of courses, as well as a number of elective courses.
The core courses cover the following topics:
• Principles of sustainable development
• Research methods
• Data analysis
• Communication of research findings
• Course Schedule: The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Full-time students typically complete the program in two years, while part-time students typically complete the program in four years.
• Individual Modules: The program consists of the following individual modules:
• 95583 Master of Sustainable Futures Thesis:
This module is the core component of the program and comprises the majority of the student's research work. It is supervised by a team of academic staff and is assessed through a thesis submission.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Written assignments
• Oral presentations
• Research reports
• Thesis submission
• Assessment Criteria: Students are assessed on their:
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sustainable development
• Research skills
• Data analysis skills
• Communication skills

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program is taught through a variety of methods, including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Fieldwork
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced academic staff who are experts in the field of sustainable development.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• A focus on interdisciplinary research
• A strong emphasis on practical experience
• A commitment to social justice

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Master of Sustainable Futures (Research) degree have a wide range of career opportunities open to them.
They may work in government, industry, or academia. They may also work as consultants or researchers.
• Career Opportunities: Some of the specific career opportunities that graduates may pursue include:
• Sustainability manager
• Environmental consultant
• Researcher
• Policy analyst
• Educator

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Local student

Research Training Program The majority of domestic students who are offered entry to a graduate research degree will have the cost of their tuition fees covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. If you are granted an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship you are not required to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of time allowable to complete your study. Recipients of an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship should however still expect to pay the ongoing costs of being part of an academic environment and conducting research. In addition to ongoing costs, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Scholarships In addition, research scholarships up to the value of $40,000 are available to support living expenses for domestic students to study master's by research and doctoral programs at UTS. Tuition fee calculations Tuition fees and RTP Fee Offset Scholarship amounts are incurred pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date. UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

International student

Tuition fees for international students vary between courses and range from A$19,840 to A$34,080 per year. Tuition fees for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.Tuition fees for international postgraduate research students can be found using fees search.Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time. For this course, the cost per session for 2024 is $16505. The expected number of sessions are 4. All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid forIn addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantageFor further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' tuition fees information page.