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Total subjects
6
Price
From
$21,550
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
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Yes
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27
Degree details
At the end of the program, students of the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science can:
- Apply high level, independent judgement when planning, monitoring and evaluating Environmental Science issues to develop creative solutions.
- Communicate advanced knowledge, concepts and skills in Environmental Science to industry, government and consultants.
- Demonstrate management skills by planning, implementing and evaluating Environmental Science tasks.
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.
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.
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
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.
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