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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 34,550
Country Rank#24
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Designed for professionals who require the skills and knowledge to integrate environmental planning, conservation and monitoring into the broader decision-making of their organisations.

The course covers the areas of environmental impact assessment, planning and monitoring in the context of our major ecosystems, and emphasises the global, regional and local nature of environmental issues. Students also learn about environmental management systems, environmental auditing, risk assessment and water demand management.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI5170	Sustainability Assessment and Reporting	20
SCI5250	Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures	20
SCI6100	Environmental Monitoring and Investigation	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAT5212	Biostatistics	20
SCI6110	Integrated Environmental Management	20
Students are required to select 1 (ONE) unit from the following core options
SCI5110 ^	Management of Waste	20
OHS6132 ^	Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems	20
SCI5117 ^	Biological Conservation	20
MAN6925 ^	Project Management	20

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $34,550
Career Prospect
This course provides students with exposure to industry/organisations as an integrated part of their units. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Employment opportunities will be in local government, industry, state, national government and non-government organisations, particularly in the biology, ecology, mining and research sectors.

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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