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Course Information

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code I86

This course is designed for professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and practical skills to tackle complex environmental challenges. The course covers key areas such as impact assessment procedures, as well as environmental management, monitoring and investigation as well as the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Plans and implements the collection, interpretation and analysis of data to monitor environmental parameters.
2. Makes evidence-based conclusions and ethical decisions in relation to investigations of natural, physical and social environments.
3. Applies broad technical knowledge as well as legislative, regulatory and best practice frameworks to assess and manage the environment.
4. Communicates technical and contextual environmental information clearly and appropriately considering diverse audiences, demonstrating the use of discipline-relevant formats, evidence and conventions.
5. Works effectively as an individual and in a group to deliver expected outcomes.
6. Demonstrates cultural safety and applies Indigenous Knowledges, values and rights appropriately in environmental practice.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (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);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year
• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

The first semester is offered at City Campus, with the second semester at Joondalup. All units are also available online.

Course Coordinator

Dr Kat O'MARA

Course Structure

This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.

• Learning Units are where students develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through regular activities and feedback.
• Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate that learning.

Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.

* Assessment Unit