Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management Mid-Year Entry

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Professional Certificate

Duration 3 months full-time

or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3PC002

CRICOS none

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 those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

  For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2021 Academic Year, 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.

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  SATAC Code	3PC002
  Deferment	Yes - 2 year
  Intake	February and July
  Enquiries	Future Students team

  Selection Criteria

  Graduate entry

  
  

  Higher Education Study	A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.

  How to Apply

  SATAC Code: 3PC002

  
  

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Not offered to international students.

• Fees and Scholarships

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  Indicative annual tuition fees

  Australian Full-fee place: $6,750

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Scholarships

  These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

  Find a Scholarship.

• Careers

  Career Readiness

  Graduates of the program will be well equipped to take up policy roles in government and a variety of roles in environmental management for government agencies, industry and the not-for-profit sector.

  The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

  Graduate Attributes

  The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Career and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. 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

  Students choose one of the core or elective courses.

  Academic Program Rules

  The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

  Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management

  Example Study Plan

  Study plans are available on the Faculty of Arts website.

  Assessment

  Written assignments, oral presentation, research, exams.

• Related Degrees

  Master of Environmental Policy and Management
  Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
  Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management

• Further Study

  Master of Environmental Policy and Management
  Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management
  Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
  Master of Arts

• Further Information

  Please direct enquiries to the Ask Adelaide
  Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

  The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.