Modules

We are continually updating our modules to reflect the latest research and expertise within our Departments. Please check the module pages below for the most up-to-date information.

For Design & GSD students:

First-year core modules

Code	Title	Convenor	CATS	Term
DI101	Design in Context	Dr Jane Webb	15	Term 1
DI102	Introduction to Design Practice	Graham Powell	15	Term 1
DI104	UX with Service Design	Graham Powell	15	Term 2
DI105	Visual Practice and Curiosity	Dr Edward Loveman	15	Term 2
GD104	Economic Principles of Global Sustainable Development	Dr Maria Gavris	15	Term 1
GD105	Environmental Principles of Global Sustainable Development	Dr Katie Reeves Dr Edwin Leung	15	Term 2
GD106	Social Principles of Global Sustainable Development	Dr Edward Loveman	15	Term 1
GD107	Global Sustainable Development Project	Dr Martin Lima and Dr Romain Chenet	15	Term 2

Second-year Design core modules

All students (those studying at Monash and those that are not studying at Monash) must take both of the following Design Studies core modules:

Code	Title	Convener	CATS	Terms
DI207	Social Design	Dr Kerry Baker	15	Term 1
DI209	Systemic Design	Adela Glyn-Davies	15	Term 1

Second-year Design optional core modules - for students NOT studying at Monash

Students must choose 30 CATS from the following:

Code	Title	Convenor	CATS	Terms
DI206	Spatial Agency	Dr Jonathan Clarke	30	Term 2 & 3
DI208	Future Labs	Adela Glyn-Davies	30	Term 2 & 3
DI204	Living with Materials	Dr Jane Webb	30	Term 2 & 3

Second-year GSD optional core modules - for students NOT studying at Monash

Students must choose 30 CATS from the following:

Code	Title	Convenor	CATS	Term
GD204	Health and Sustainable Development	Dr Camilla Audia and Dr Edward Loveman	30	Term 1-3
GD205	Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System	Dr Wes Lin and Dr Edwin Leung	30	Term 1-3
GD206	Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All	Dr Marta Guerriero and Dr Martin Lima	30	Term 1-3

Students must also choose 30 CATS of approved optional modules from a range of honours level optional modules offered by GSD or another department.

Second-year optional core modules - for students studying at Monash

Students studying at Monash in terms 2 and 3 must choose 15 CATS from the following optional core modules in term one, in addition to the two Design Studies core modules (DI207 & DI209) and GD200-60 - Study Abroad (Part Year):

Code	Title	Convenor	CATS	Term
GD209	Health and Sustainable DevelopmentLink opens in a new window	Dr Camilla Audia and Dr Edward Loveman	15	Term 1
GD207	Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food SystemLink opens in a new window	Dr Wes Lin and Dr Edwin Leung	15	Term 1
GD208	Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for AllLink opens in a new window	Dr Marta Guerriero and Dr Martin Lima	15	Term 1

Students studying at Monash in terms 2 and 3 must also choose 15 CATS of approved optional modules from a range of honours level optional modules offered by GSD or another department.

Study abroad at Monash (part-year - terms 2 & 3 of year 2)

Code	Title	Convenor	CATS	Term
GD200	Study Abroad (Part Year)Link opens in a new window	Dr Elizabeth Chant	60	Term 2 & 3

Optional modules

Year 1 - no optional module choice option
Year 2 - students take 30 CATS of any approved year 2 modules with a global sustainable development focus offered by any department including Global Sustainable Development and Liberal Arts but excluding Design Studies.
Year 3 (final year) - students take 30 CATS of any approved final year modules with a global sustainable development focus offered by any department including Global Sustainable Development and Liberal Arts but excluding Design Studies.

Final-year core modules

Students must also choose 30 CATS of approved optional modules from a range of honours level optional modules offered by GSD or another department.

Code	Title	Convenors	CATS	Terms
DI301	Design ResearchLink opens in a new window	Dr Jane Webb	15	Term 1
DI302	The Business of DesignLink opens in a new window	Graham Powell	15	Term 1
DI303	Major Project Link opens in a new window	Dr Edward Loveman	30	Term 2 & 3
GD307	Dissertation/Long ProjectLink opens in a new window	TBC	30	Term 1 & 2

Please note: Module availability and staffing may change year on year depending on availability and other operational factors. The School for Cross-faculty Studies makes no guarantee that any modules will be offered in a particular year, or that they will necessarily be taught by the staff listed on these pages.

For Design & GSD students:

First-year core modules

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Second-year Design core modules

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Second-year Design optional core modules - for students NOT studying at Monash

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Second-year GSD optional core modules - for students NOT studying at Monash

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Second-year optional core modules - for students studying at Monash

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Study abroad at Monash (part-year - terms 2 & 3 of year 2)

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Optional modules

Final-year core modules

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