Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Graduate Diploma

Designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

I86, 0101857

Domestic Fees

$25,550 per year / $25,550 total

International Fees

$39,350 per year / $39,350 total

About this course

Designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations.

The course covers the areas of environmental impact assessment, planning and monitoring in the context of our major ecosystems, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues. Students also learn about environmental management systems, environmental auditing, risk assessment and water demand management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Apply high level, independent judgement when planning, monitoring and evaluating Environmental Science issues to develop creative solutions.
Communicate advanced knowledge, concepts and skills in Environmental Science to industry, government and consultants.
Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating Environmental Science tasks.

Apply high level, independent judgement when planning, monitoring and evaluating Environmental Science issues to develop creative solutions.
Communicate advanced knowledge, concepts and skills in Environmental Science to industry, government and consultants.
Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating Environmental Science tasks.

Career pathways

This course provides students with exposure to industry/organisations as an integrated part of their units. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Employment opportunities will be in local government, industry, state, national government and non-government organisations, particularly in the biology, ecology, mining and research sectors.

Similar courses to consider

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment and Management

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Master of Environmental Science

Edith Cowan University (ECU)