Sustainability Dissertation 1

• • Students will be introduced to various research methods (qualitative, quantitative and including how to undertake a literature review) that can be applied to a specific research question that relates to a topic covered throughout their Masters study, including but not limited to sustainability, transport, waste, energy, water, housing, construction, development, planning and policy. Students will develop a research question, undertake a literature review, critically analyse the literature found and, if relevant, conduct primary data collection under supervision and in line with Curtin Ethics approval.

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• CUR-SCP701-Introduction to Environment & Climate Emergency

• CUR-SCP543-Future Cities

• CUR-SCP548-People and Planet

• CUR-SCP547-Climate Policy

• CUR-DBE600-Design and Built Environment Research Methods

• CUR-SCP522-Pathways to a Climate Resilient Society

• CUR-SCP530-Sustainable Waste Management

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - Access to the internet. Provide an email address.

The development and completion of a research proposal determined in consultation with supervisor(s) relating to the student's field of specialisation. The research proposal includes an extensive study of the relevant literature and the appropriate design of research methodology.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Literature Review Report (60%)
• Research Proposal (40%)

Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 29 May 22

Next study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22