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Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)
Program code - title: MC074 - Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)
GD067, GC106, Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management and Graduate Certificate in International Urban and Environmental Management
Campus
City campus
Description
The Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management) (IUEM) provides a unique postgraduate program on urban and environmental management issues in the developing world and transitional economies.
The program is designed for individuals who want an intensive professional education in urban and environmental management that will equip them to work on sustainable development. It caters for those who intend to work for governments in developing countries, non-government organisations, multilateral and bilateral international development agencies and consultants.
This program allows you to customise your degree to suit your interests and career aspirations. This degree focuses on the problems associated with urbanisation in developing countries, such as inadequate infrastructure, informal settlements and the ecological and economic requirements of cities. In 2005, for the first time in history, there were more people living in urban centres than in rural areas. This represents a significant challenge to urban planners and development workers as more and more people live in mega-cities, such as Karachi, Mexico City, Lagos, Mumbai and Bangkok.
Electives can be chosen from the International Urban and Environmental Management (IUEM), Environment and Planning (EandP), or International Development (ID) programs, which offer specialisations in project planning, housing, water policy, disaster response, health issues, the environment, rural and regional sustainability, development planning and practice, and more. There is also the option of completing a minor thesis or minor research project, allowing you to further develop your knowledge of a particular area.
General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT
Duration
The master degree incorporates the graduate diploma and graduate certificate qualifications.
- Master: one and a half years full-time or three years part-time.
- Graduate Diploma: one year full-time or two years part-time.
- Graduate Certificate: six months full-time or one year part-time.
Pathways
Candidates with previous postgraduate study and/or significant professional experience may gain credit for some courses.
Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience
Further information about pathways
Career prospects
The degree opens up promising career avenues for students wishing to work either in Australia or overseas in the areas of environmental and urban planning and management. Past students have been in high demand by consultancy companies (such as Connell Wagner and Leighton Asia) and NGOs in Australia and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region (such as Oxfam and World Vision), as well as further afield. Graduates of the program have also secured employment with Australian government agencies and international agencies such as the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank. Some graduates use the program to advance to PhD research. Many students are working in the urban policy and environmental management fields and wish to update their qualifications. Other students have established skills in other fields (health, environment, governance) and use the IUEM program to make the transition to a new area of employment. Some students have recently completed a degree and are studying to gain a qualification that will get them started on a career in this area.
Professional recognition
The master is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, provided that students complete the requirements. To achieve this accreditation, students must complete:
- four planning core courses drawn from the Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning), and
- four planning electives drawn from the Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning) elective courses.
Entrance requirements
Eligible students must have successfully completed a degree, with a GPA of 2.5 (65%) or above, in social sciences or a discipline related to environment and planning or international development.
If your degree is unrelated to these areas, you are required to provide further evidence of your capacity to undertake postgraduate study in this field. Include with your application evidence that demonstrates your ability to construct a clear evidence-based argument in writing, by providing examples of experience you may have had writing reports and/or publications, together with full details of relevant prior study and work experience (resumé with references).
Postgraduate Commonwealth supported equity places
RMIT offers postgraduate students, who meet the entrance and equity criteria, the option to apply for a Postgraduate Commonwealth supported equity place, instead of paying full-fees. Visit equity access for more information about the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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Application procedures
Apply online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct
Timely applications for coursework programs are due by:
- 10 November each year (Semester 1) and
- 31 May each year (midyear Semester 2)
Midyear applications open 1 May
Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.
Supplementary information forms
Some postgraduate programs require applicants to complete a supplementary information form in addition to the direct application form.
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Fees
Detailed information regarding fees for postgraduate programs can be found by clicking the further information link below.
Scholarships
RMIT is committed to enriching and transforming the futures of our students and will award more than 2000 scholarships worth millions of dollars in 2012.
RMIT’s scholarships help to recognise and foster academic achievement in our students, as well as assist students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their tertiary and career dreams. Visit RMIT Scholarships for further information.
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Program structure
The Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management) consists of 144 credit points and incorporates exit points at graduate certificate and graduate diploma levels. You can also enrol directly into these intermediate awards.
For Planning Institute of Australia accreditation you must take four designated planning core courses and four designated planning electives or other designated planning core courses as part of the master.
The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.
Contact details
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
OR
Dr Benno Engels
School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
Tel. +61 3 9925 2328
Email: environmentplanning.postgraduate@rmit.edu.au
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Disclaimer
Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.