One Planet Leaders Pathway Brochure (PDF 355 KB)

© 2009 All rights reserved WWF, World Wide Fund for Nature One Planet Leaders Pathway ONE PLANET LEADERS PATHWAY Participants who complete the full Programme can opt to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Development from Exeter University in the UK. This option will achieve 60 credits – one third of a Masters degree which can be completed through distance learning. Your time commitment to the first module (Professional Practice: Managing and Creating Knowledge) is in the region of 600 hours, although much of this time includes the work you will have already done on WWF’s One Planet Leaders Programme and the work in your company. On line and blended learning enables this to occur in a very flexible manner. You receive credit for how you use and develop your learning from the One Planet Leaders programme. This will be incorporated in three assignments on 'Managing and Creating Knowledge', which are summatively assessed. The tutor will advise delegates on how to best approach this process. You will then have the option to receive your Postgraduate Certificate or continue on for a Diploma and/or Masters in Sustainable Development. Aims The MSc One Planet Leaders Pathway has been designed to • Provide students with a holistic perspective on sustainable development; • Linking across disciplinary boundaries and professional sectors - discover the cross-cutting nature of sustainability; • Develop a rigorous theoretical grounding in the principles of sustainable development; • Debate concerning both the definition and measurement of sustainable development; • Vibrant learning environment, which combines traditional forms of delivery with practice-based and on line multi media learning; • Make professional contacts through networking opportunities; • Development and review of career trajectory. Benefits The MSc One Planet Leaders Pathway will enable you to • Join a growing community of scholars and practitioners of sustainable development. • Deepen theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of key issues and developments • Experience customised learning, tutoring and guidance using a variety of methods e.g. enquiry based learning. • Develop capacity in action research and reflective practice • Explore in depth and in detail sustainability skills and practices • Engage in peer and inter-professional dialogue and learning • Access to university library resources and other facilities • Access to university based networks and research centres • Enhance professional standing and career opportunities. © 2009 All rights reserved WWF, World Wide Fund for Nature One Planet Leaders Pathway Frequently Asked Questions Can I take this pathway as a part time student? Delegates who register for the MSc Sustainable Development as a part time student will have up to five years to complete the required 180 credits although most part time students, virtually all of whom are in work, aim to finish within two years from the time of starting. Do I need minimum yearly credits? For those undertaking the OPLeaders pathway there is a clear route map moving from PG Cert, PG Dip and then MSc. • Delegates would typically complete the PG Certificate in 4 to 6 months. • Delegates who aim to study for the MSc over two years should complete 90 credits per year/twelve months. May I registering in stages? Delegates may wish to register for the PG Cert and then decide to progress onto the Diploma or Masters. There is no disadvantage to you in registering in stages. How much does it cost? Part time costs are pro rata and may be paid on a module by module basis although it should be noted that the University does increase course and module fees from time to time. • The approximate cost for the full masters in the academic year 2008-2009 is £ 4000. • The approximate cost for the Post Grad Certificate by distance learning in the academic year 2008-2009 is £ 1333. Modules and Awards Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) Exit award for delegates who take: • Managing and Creating Knowledge (60 Credits). Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) Exit award for delegates who in addition take: • Leading Organisational Change in Sustainability (30 credits) • Perspectives on Sustainable Development (30 credits) MSc Sustainable Development (180 credits) Exit award for delegates who take a further 60 credits: • Data Sources and Data Collection in the Social Sciences • Social Science Data Analysis Plus two options from the following: • Business and Sustainability • Building Sustainable Communities: Regeneration and Development • Sustainable Development: Media & Public Communication