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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management

  • Graduate Diploma

Develop the analytical and strategic skills to tackle today's most vital and challenging global issues, such as climate change, pollution and land clearing.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5084, 008458A
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Develop the analytical and strategic skills to tackle today's most vital and challenging global issues, such as climate change, pollution and land clearing.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • a graduate certificate in environmental management.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • a graduate certificate in environmental management.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

External

What you will learn

  • Access unique biodiversity hotspots and fascinating ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs to World Heritage rainforests.
  • Take advantage of innovative opportunities for marine and terrestrial research and interactive field- and lab-based learning.
  • Gain practical experience while enhancing your report-writing and project management skills.
  • Organise your study around your professional and personal commitments, with the option to complete many courses online.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • National parks and wildlife conservator
  • Environmental assessment and compliance consultant
  • Natural resources manager
  • Policy developer
  • Mining adviser
  • Environmental tourism consultant
  • Sustainability adviser
  • Ecologist
  • Meteorologist
  • Environmental remediation manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
77%
Teaching scale
78.7%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary