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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code I86

This course is designed for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental science. It is 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 set 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 sustainability.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  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.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

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 in the Admissions Policy;
  • 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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Robert DAVIS

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI5170Sustainability Assessment and Reporting20
SCI5250Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures20
SCI6100Environmental Monitoring and Investigation20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAT5212Biostatistics20
SCI6110Integrated Environmental Management20
Students are required to select 1 (ONE) unit from the following core options
SCI5110 ^Management of Waste20
OHS6132 ^Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems20
SCI5117 ^Biological Conservation20
MAN6925 ^Project Management20

^ Core Option

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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