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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Graduate Diploma of Science (Environment & Sustainability)

  • Graduate Diploma

With a focus on climatology, ecology and conservation, the Graduate Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) is designed for those of you wanting to understand more about major environmental issues and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on biodiversity...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, May
Domestic Fees
$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview
  • With a focus on climatology, ecology and conservation, the Graduate Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) is designed for those of you wanting to understand more about major environmental issues and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on biodiversity and the environment in the 21st century.
Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Science, you have the potential to move into the Master of Science coursework degree if you meet other requirements for entry.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
  • or
  • equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • Our graduates find work as Climatologists, Climate Scientists, Climate Policy Analysts, Agricultural Scientists, Conservation and Biodiversity Managers, Environmental Consultants, Ecologists, Environmental Scientists and Natural Resource Managers.
  • Industries and employers you may find yourself working for include the resources/mining industries, National Parks, universities, defence organisations, CSIRO, State and Federal Government Departments, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and many other organisations contributing to sustainable utilisation and management of our natural resources.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 8 x specialisation courses 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024 Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 20 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May Friday 16 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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