Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma of Ornithology from Charles Sturt University is a specialised postgraduate course catering to professional and amateur ornithologists. It is the only such course in Australia and offers an articulated program of study.
The Graduate Diploma of Ornithology from Charles Sturt University caters for professional and amateur ornithologists who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge while attaining a recognised tertiary qualification. Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma of Ornithology is the only specialised postgraduate ornithology course in Australia.
Enrolments for this course are currently closed, but you've got plenty of other fantastic options. From microcredentials to full degrees, find the perfect course for you.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Select two (2) subjects from the following:
BIO461Applied Ecological Conservation8 credit ptsBIO516Conservation Biology8 credit ptsBIO521Restoration Science and Practice8 credit ptsENM310The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology8 credit ptsSCI302International Practical Experience 28 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns
For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.
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