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Postgraduate ECU-ESC-GDI-2022

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Become an environmental decision-maker

Would you like to lead an organisation towards better decisions for the environment? This course will show you how. Consider the greater context of ecosystems as you make choices based on impact and risk using management systems and auditing. 

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

6

Price

From

$21,550

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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ECU has been ranked one of the world’s best young universities and Australia’s best public university for teaching quality. That quality extends to more than 6,000 students studying online. ECU offers the same quality of teaching to you, regardless of where you’re studying in the world. Their flexible study solutions include a huge range of online courses, recognising your need to juggle work, family or other commitments.

QS RANKING 2022

30

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

27

  • 2022

Degree structure

6

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

At the end of the program, students of the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science can: 

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

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.

Entry requirements

Higher education

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 Proficiency Requirements

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.
Credit for previous study or work

If you're applying for a course and have previous study or professional experience, you may be eligible for what we call 'advanced standing'.

For more information and to apply please go to https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/advanced-standing

Description

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.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

SCI5170 Sustainability Assessment and Reporting

SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures

SCI6100 Environmental Monitoring and Investigation

Year 1 - Semester 2

MAT5212 Biostatistics

SCI6110 Integrated Environmental Management

Students are required to select 1 (ONE) unit from the following core options

SCI5110 Management of Waste

OHS6132 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

SCI5117 Biological Conservation

MAN6925 Project Management

Award Requirements

Students are required to complete six units from the list below;

SCI5170 Sustainability Assessment and Reporting

SCI5250 Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures

SCI6100 Environmental Monitoring and Investigation

MAT5212 Biostatistics

SCI6110 Integrated Environmental Management

Students are required to select 1 (ONE) unit from the following core options

  • SCI5110 Management of Waste
  • OHS6132 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • SCI5117 Biological Conservation
  • MAN6925 Project Management
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