Transform curiosity into research
Turn your curiosity and ambition into reality with a Master of Sustainability (Research). You may want to shape global policy, launch a startup, deliver community impact or contribute new knowledge to the field. Whatever your goal is, we'll bring together all corners of our campus community, global networks, and world-class facilities to support you.
Understanding diverse disciplines can produce more sustainable positive change. Supported by leading experts, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise and see it make a difference to the world.
EXPLORE
Master of Sustainable Futures (Research)
CODE
UTS: C03032 (version 4)
CRICOS: 028886D
DURATION
2 years full time
4 years part time
INTAKE
Research Session 1 2025
Research Session 2 2025
Research Session 1 2026
Research Session 2 2026
COURSE FEES
LOCATION
City campus
What you’ll study
Your research program is tailored to you. You’ll design it with your supervisors and Institute for Sustainable Futures at the start of your Research Masters. With access to our networks, facilities and advanced training, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your speciality.
Under expert mentorship, you’ll study your chosen related research topic over multiple years.
You’ll regularly present your research to a team of experts for assessment. Your final research thesis or practice-led research project (such as a policy proposal or portfolio of work) will be examined for how you have uniquely contributed to your chosen field.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
Subject Code Subject Name 95583 Master of Sustainable Futures Thesis
Admissions information
Admissions information
Careers
Your future career
During your Research Masters program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain expertise and develop skills in problem solving, project management and communication that are transferrable across industries, global institutions, governments and startups.
You may rejoin your industry with new perspectives and knowledge. Or you may explore a career change. With the networks you'll have access to, you could join a new industry, start your own business or pursue further research.
Career options
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Where you’ll study
Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.
As the dream of home ownership slips further out of reach, new research analysing two decades of housing trends in Melbourne reveals the nexus between increasing housing unaffordability and higher rents.
Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians.
With the United States and China fighting over access to critical minerals used in tech and defence, Australia finds itself in a unique strategic position.
Successive governments have reviewed the deal to lease the port to a Chinese company and found no cause for concern. Both major parties have made a sudden about-face.
As the dream of home ownership slips further out of reach, new research analysing two decades of housing trends in Melbourne reveals the nexus between increasing housing unaffordability and higher rents.
Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians.
With the United States and China fighting over access to critical minerals used in tech and defence, Australia finds itself in a unique strategic position.
Successive governments have reviewed the deal to lease the port to a Chinese company and found no cause for concern. Both major parties have made a sudden about-face.
Make an enquiry
Considering studying at UTS? Connect with our team to explore your study options, the application process, and discuss any other questions you may have.