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ENS5920 · Environment and sustainability project
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This 12 credit point unit enables you to undertake an applied project in environment and sustainability during the advanced practice year of the course. It provides an opportunity to pursue a contained research topic, in an applied manner, in collaboration with other students. This involves developing the capacity to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from different specialisations. The topic, chosen by you from a list of research topics provided by the unit coordinator, will draw upon the subject matter covered in the course and address an applied challenge in the field of environment and sustainability. It will allow you to build upon the research skills and experiences developed within your specialisation. This unit culminates in an oral presentation and written research report. The unit includes some scheduled activities and participation tasks alongside the project work to enhance and develop professional skills.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research plan/proposal (Group), including timeline - formative | Written | 10% | — |
| 2 | Theoretical literature review (Individual) - formative | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Project Presentation (Individual) - summative | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 4 | Final (Group) research report - summative | Written | 30% | — |
| 5 | Participation (Group and individual) - formative | Demonstration | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse, reflect upon and synthesise the literature relevant to the project.
- Design and select sound research questions and methodological approaches and frameworks.
- Develop a project proposal, including a clear model or conceptualisation of the project.
- Investigate and apply established professional practice relevant to the project.
- Critically analyse outcomes, using appropriate data analysis and established theory and practice.
- Communicate the findings, implications and limitations of the project in a clear and professional manner, in written and verbal forms.
- Collaborate effectively to deliver a major project.
Workload
The minimum expected workload for project work combined with any scheduled activities is 288 hours over the course of one semester.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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