Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
Get the job done
Responding effectively to environmental problems involves far more than applying scientific knowledge, or the ‘top-down’ regulation of people and their environments.
The future of our planet relies on informed and creative thinking around policy and practice. This kind of environmental expertise is critical and in high demand.
What will you do?
Our Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management provides a six-month fast track to making a real difference. You will:
- explore environmental economics, governance and planning in depth
- address how the signature environmental issues of our time are to be managed—from deforestation to global warming and water shortages
- consider how ethics can shape environmental policy and management in different domains
- build advanced research skills.
Where could it take you?
You could set up environmental programs for the public to air their concerns or better understand issues that affect them. You might negotiate environmental policy design with private businesses and government sectors. Perhaps you’ll help implement economic incentives or decentralised solutions to environmental problems.
Entry Requirements
For our students who are studying offshore in 2021 and 2022, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
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information for this program.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3PC002 |
|---|---|
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Enquiries | Future Students team |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent. |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
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Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Land Resources and Land Care, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Catchment Management, Climate and Ecosystem Modeller, Conservation Officer, Corporate Policy Advisor, Corporate Sustainability Professional, Science Communicators, Environment Protection Officer, Environmental Compliance Officer, Environmental Economist, Fisheries and Marine Officer, Strategic Planning Officer, Sustainability Manager, Forester, Government Policy Advisor, Green Design Professional, Parks Management, Conservationist, Policy Adviser, Environmental Consultant, ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.
Assessment
Written assignments, oral presentation, research, exams.
Related Degrees
Further Study
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
Master of Arts
Testimonial
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Last updated: Friday, 13 Aug 2021
