Doctor of Sustainable Development
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The Professional Doctorate of Sustainable Development - DSD will include 100 credit points of units (equivalent to 0.5 EFTL) taken at Bentley campus, or online; and a doctoral thesis worth 500 points (2.5 EFTL), for a total of 600 points (3 EFTL). The course will require three years full-time study. The research and writing for the thesis will be undertaken predominantly in situ in developing countries. An option to undertake the thesis by publication would also be available. The course would co
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Bentley
- WA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 085112M
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Course overview
The Professional Doctorate of Sustainable Development - DSD will include 100 credit points of units (equivalent to 0.5 EFTL) taken at Bentley campus, or online; and a doctoral thesis worth 500 points (2.5 EFTL), for a total of 600 points (3 EFTL). The course will require three years full-time study. The research and writing for the thesis will be undertaken predominantly in situ in developing countries. An option to undertake the thesis by publication would also be available. The course would conform to the requirements of Australian Qualifications Framework Level 10.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Applicants must hold a master's degree or a minimum four-year bachelor's degree recognised at Australian Honours level, demonstrate adequate research experience, satisfy the Graduate Studies Committee, receive an invitation following an expression of interest, and have supervision and facilities confirmed.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- OET (health professions)Overall 300L 250 · R 250 · W 250 · S 250
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 51 · S 54
- TOEFL iBTOverall 81L 16 · R 16 · W 19 · S 19
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must hold a master's degree or a minimum four-year bachelor's degree recognised at Australian Honours level, demonstrate adequate research experience, satisfy the Graduate Studies Committee, receive an invitation following an expression of interest, and have supervision and facilities confirmed.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $48,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.