Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management

During this course you will:

1. Learn first-hand from UQ's experts and industry leaders and apply these theories during hands-on classes.
2. Take advantage of opportunities for marine and terrestrial research and interactive field- and lab-based learning.
3. Access unique biodiversity hotspots and fascinating ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs to World Heritage rain forests.
4. Gain practical experience while enhancing your report-writing and project management skills.
5. Organise your study around your professional and personal commitments, with the option to complete many courses online.

From understanding ecosystem dynamics to crafting sustainable policies and practices, you’ll gain the knowledge to address problems such as climate change, pollution and sustainable transitions for a range of industries.

Learn from world-leading experts in sustainability, environmental management, ecology and conservation.

Our teachers engage in cutting-edge research and help make decisions for institutions such as:

• Nature Conservancy
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
• World Health Organization
• Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.

They bring their expertise to the classroom to provide you with unparalleled insights into the latest developments in environmental management and sustainability.

During your one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program, you'll learn how to analyse and implement strategies that balance social equity, environmental sustainability and economic needs, and develop essential techniques and methods for resolving sustainable development issues.

This program is ideal if you want to enhance your skills and technical expertise – even if you haven't previously studied environmental management.

Please note that select subjects and assessments may require in-person attendance. Please review the courses and program structure on the University's website for further details.

Recommended study pattern

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management is a 1 year course for a full-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 5 core subjects and 3 elective subjects, with 4 to be completed in your first study period and 4 in your second.

Award requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 8 subjects.

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Indicative total fee $9,630

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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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.

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.

Please note that select subjects and assessments may require in-person attendance. Please review the courses and program structure on the University's website for further details.