Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

This Course is archived with an end date of 23/08/2019

Overview

The course provides graduates from wide cognate disciplines training and a graduate qualification in environmental science. It offers a broad range of subjects such as ecology, environmental policy and law, environmental monitoring, land and water management and sustainability. Completion of this course provides the opportunity for further study at progressive … For more content click the Read More button below.

The course provides graduates from wide cognate disciplines training and a graduate qualification in environmental science. It offers a broad range of subjects such as ecology, environmental policy and law, environmental monitoring, land and water management and sustainability. Completion of this course provides the opportunity for further study at progressive graduate levels in Environmental Science. Students who successfully complete this Graduate Diploma may apply for admission to the Master of Environmental Science.

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Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions

Special requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)

A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher or equivalent training. If the first degree is not related to this area of study then at least two years of relevant work/life experience is required. Most of the units taken assume some prior knowledge, details of which are given in the description of each unit in the Handbook. Some students may therefore need to complete additional prerequisite units.

English language requirements

Learning outcomes

Advanced knowledge in a growing professional area of environmental
science, environmental management and impact assessment.

Cognitive skills in general principles of sustainable land and water
management.

Technical skills in spatial data analysis using graphical information systems
(GIS) and remote sensing for the purposes of environmental management and
planning.

Cognitive skills in collecting, analysing, interpreting and reporting data from
environmental monitoring programs and identifying and providing solutions to
environmental concerns.

Communication skills to explain environmental decision‐making for the
purpose of public engagement with relation to environmental assessment and
management.