Diploma of Environmental Studies

4121ES01 - Diploma of Environmental Studies

Associate Degree in Environmental Science

4221ES01 - Associate Degree in Environmental Science

Session 1 (30) or Session 3 (90)

Students select the following pairs of subjects based on their session of intake

Core subject

Major sequence

Restricted elective

Session 2 (60) 

Essential set

The course consists of 12 core subjects and a minor sequence Refer to 4221ES01 Associate Degree in Environmental Science

Associate Degree in Environmental Science [Exit point only]

The course consists of 12 core subjects, 2 compulsory subjects, 1 restricted elective and a 9 subject major: Applied Earth Sciences Aquatic Ecosystems Climate and Sustainability Ecology and Conservation Parks, Recreation and Heritage

Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

The course consists of 8 core subjects Refer to 4121ES01 Diploma of Environmental Studies

Diploma of Environmental Studies [Exit point only]

Nested Course Structure

Graduates of this course have skills and knowledge in the physical, biological, spatial and social sciences needed to protect and manage the environment at local, regional and global scales, to inform environmental practice and achieve environmental outcomes.
Graduates will use their skills and knowledge to address a range of complex environmental problems including land conservation, biodiversity preservation, climate change adaptation, and environmental water management in organised, critical, and imaginative ways.

be able to effectively manage environmental projects and programs, demonstrating self-direction and creativity, collaborating and engaging with contributing disciplines, identifying constraints and developing solutions, and promoting strategic environmental outcomes that go beyond minimum statutory requirements

have the ability to make decisions and act in an ethical way using lawful, recognised and accepted standards of professional conduct and good practice environmental management

be able to effectively communicate  the context, scientific concepts and methods associated with protecting and managing the environment, skilfully using different communication methods to inform and engage stakeholders

have a sound knowledge and understanding of the context, scientific concepts and methods associated with protecting and managing the environment at local, regional and global scales

have the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and display environmental evidence, identify environmental hazards and assess environmental risks, to inform decisions about protecting and managing the environment

be effective and efficient decision makers who apply creative thinking and project management skills to deliver appropriate, innovative, timely, cost effective and sustainable environmental outcomes

have a sound knowledge and understanding of the statutory and other regulatory frameworks that inform environmental policy across all jurisdictional levels, and the nature, use and preparation of plans and plan making to inform and direct the implementation of environmental practice and the achievement of environmental outcomes

<ul><li>A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR</li> <li>A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR</li> <li>A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR</li> <li>50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR</li> <li>A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR</li> <li>Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR</li> <li>Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.</li> </ul>

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<li>A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR</li>
<li>A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR OR</li>
<li>A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR</li>
<li>50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR</li>
<li>A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR</li>
<li>Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR</li>
<li>Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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4421ES01 - Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management