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Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research
Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research

Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research

  • ID:USC610100
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

  • To be eligible for admission to Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research candidature, applicants are normally required to hold a bachelors degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division II from a recognised higher education institution. Applicants who have completed a bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Honours Class 2 Division II may also be considered.

  • Entry by non-graduates who have relevant governmental or industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Degrees Committee.

English Requirement

IELTS (ACADEMIC)   

  • Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL                           

  • Paper-based — overall score of 575 with minimum essay score of 4

  • Internet-based — overall score of 86 with minimum score of 21 for writing

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH         

  • Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54

CAE/CPE                        

  • Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ENGLISH (LOI)

  • Minimum 2 years full-time tertiary (university level) study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of following countries:

  • Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America

  • Study completed in countries that don't appear in this list will be considered in a case by case basis.

Course Information

Climate change is increasingly seen as a major threat to the physical and biological health of the planet with long terms hazards and implications for many communities. This program looks deeply at the social, cultural, political and economic impact of climate change.

It focuses on people who live in areas where climatic conditions threaten water and food security, public health, public amenities, quality of life and living conditions. Through your research, develop an appreciation of international and national obligations and trends in the assessment and management of climate change.

Discover from this how to effectively examine complex agricultural, industrial, infrastructure and urban development proposals, using statutory and best practice processes, to meet the predicted impacts of climate change.

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OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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