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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science

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.

If you finish this graduate certificate and want to do further study, consider going on to the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science or the Master of Environmental Science.

You will develop the skills to understand and manage resources within a sustainability framework. Your courses will cover sustainability; ecological economics; community partnerships; and natural resources management.

Campus Information

Mawson Lakes

In the progressive area of Mawson Lakes just 12km north of the city, you can study civil aviation, education, engineering, environmental studies, information technology, science, and sport and recreation management.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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.

PSW Opportunity

NA

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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.