Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have a completed Bachelors degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution. However, applicants without a Bachelors degree or Graduate Certificate, but who have a minimum of five years professional experience in a relevant discipline, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Relevant disciplines typically include science, engineering, environmental studies and environmental management.

Applicants with qualifications and/or work experience in other disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on a case by case basis.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

Course Details

Gain the latest in-demand skills for professional success in environmental science. This Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is designed to meet growing industry demand for skilled resource management practitioners.

Courses are delivered by our highly qualified lecturers, and by industry practitioners from various government departments and private enterprise.

Postgraduate studies in environmental science are ideal if you are already working in natural resource management and want to broaden your skills and knowledge.

Our environmental science qualifications have been developed with extensive input and support from industry experts. An industry-based advisory group has also been established to oversee these programs so that they continue to meet industry standards.

Career outcomes

Your career

This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in the sustainability and environmental sector.

Careers to consider:

environmental adviser: offering environmental support to construction sites; ensuring compliance with environmental regulations; helping to achieve environmental targets (e.g. sending zero waste to landfill); liaising with site teams, the client, stakeholders and other environmental teams
land management officer: engaging with and mobilising land managers to continuously improve management of their land and water through a whole of landscape approach to NRM; contributing to the operational management of parks and reserves; delivering on-ground works, community events, activities and minor projects
sustainability officer: setting sustainability policies, goals and objectives; reducing a company's carbon footprint in compliance with government environmental regulations; developing partnerships (e.g. with government agencies and the community) to deliver environmental sustainability projects. You could also consider going on to a Master of Environmental Science.