Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Duration of Course

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science must normally be completed within twelve months full-time enrolment or two years part-time enrolment.

Commencement

The course commences in either Semester One (February) or Semester Two (July), upon approval of the Specialisation Coordinator. In some years, depending on course offerings, it may not be possible to commence in Semester Two.

Objective

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science aims to provide students with complementary opportunities for subject based learning and independent research. The program equips graduates with qualitative and quantitative research skills for field-based applications in Environmental Science.

Pre-requisites/Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have obtained:

• a four year Bachelor with Honours degree in any discipline;
• a three year Bachelor degree in any discipline with significant relevant work experience of at least 2 years duration; or
• a three year Bachelor degree plus completion of the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science with an average grade of more than 65% over all subjects. Students with a three year degree and without sufficient work experience are required to take additional course work of up to 100 points to qualify for the Graduate Certificate; see details under Pre-requisites for the Graduate Certificate.

Course Requirements

Students must successfully complete 100 points to be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science. A maximum of 50 points earned through the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science will count towards the Graduate Diploma.

Students should consult the Faculty of Science Postgraduate Prospectus for information regarding the required passmark for each subject.

Of the 100 points

A maximum of 87.5 points can be credited from the successful completion of course work. Students must complete 2 to 3 core subjects (up to 37.5 points) and a balance of electives, as approved by the Specialisation Coordinator. A minimum of 12.5 points and a maximum of 25 points can be credited for the successful completion of an original review or research topic.