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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
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Duration0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.0.5 years full-time.
Mode of deliveryOnline
Start datesTrimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
Trimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
FeesCommonwealth supported places are available.
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 21,240 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 21,240 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code12327
Study Environmental Management and Sustainability
The University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability will equip you with new, sustainable skills that will improve your green credentials and prepare you for the strong forecasted growth of jobs in high environmental impact areas over the next decade.
Designed to engage with the broad issues that contemporary societies face in today’s climate, the focus of the program is to integrate theory and practice with interdisciplinary grounding in sustainable policy development and policy implementation, environmental management and impact assessment.
Why study with us?
- Become an environmental sustainability specialist - sustainability is one of the key drivers of current economic policy, so having an in-depth understanding of how sound environmental practices intersect with business, government and the community is highly regarded in the workforce.
- Enhance your career opportunities - apply the practical skills and knowledge that you acquire during your studies to specialise in areas across a variety of fields, including research, consultancy, advocacy and private practice.
- Learn how to manage environmental challenges in your business - effectively and professionally balance the needs of both business and environmental best practice by developing sophisticated frameworks for environmental management.
- Study online at your own pace - the University of Newcastle’s advanced online learning system will enable you to achieve your fully accredited Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability at a time that suits you.
- Receive United Nations certification – complete core and directed courses that are certified by CIFAL Newcastle and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
- Save up to 60% with a commonwealth-supported place
- High demand - 17.3% Projected employment growth by 2033 (Lightcast Labour Insight)
- ERA 5 for physical geography and environmental geoscience research. * Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Assessment 2018
Ranked 1
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in Australia for skills development
World top 200
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for Environmental Sciences
93.9%
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rate our teaching quality highly
What you will study
The University of Newcastle Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management and Sustainability blends 20 core units and 20 units of directed courses, providing you with fundamental concepts and focused training in environmental management or sustainability.
You will learn about contemporary environmental issues while developing a sound understanding of the key approaches to environmental management and decision-making from practical and theoretical perspectives. You will also expand your critical appreciation of sustainability, ethics, governance and cultural difference in relation to environmental practice and management.
Key study areas include:
- sustainability and ecosystem health
- environmental management
- environmental legislation and policy
Career
Career opportunities
The University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management and Sustainability provides you with a combination of skills that can aid you in achieving a promotion, assist you in bettering your performance in your current role, or change career paths, whether you are working for non-government organisations, government, or the private sector.
Upon graduation you may consider positions including:
- environmental officer in the resource sector or government
- environmental consultant
- manager of a National park or protected area
- environmental educator and interpreter
Professional recognition
The following courses have been awarded UNITAR-CIFAL certification:
- Environmental Legislation and Policy (ENVS6510)
- Sustainability and Ecosystem Health (ENVS6525)
- Environmental Management (ENVS6530)
- Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy (ENVS6545)
* CIFAL Newcastle is one of 22 United Nations affiliated training centres around the world. It runs training and leadership programs for students, professionals, government officials and members of the community.
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You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
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Students with an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours degree are eligible for admission to the program. In special circumstances, an applicant holding other acceptable academic or professional qualifications and relevant work experience may be admitted as a candidate for the program.
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