Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management
Make a real impact
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 not only in high demand, but critical.
Our one-year graduate diploma is suited to mid-career environmental management professionals looking to update their knowledge, students interested in related research and recent graduates seeking a career in the area.
What will you do?
- Complete our core course, Environmental Planning and Governance.
- Undertake electives chosen from a select list that includes courses such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Regional Planning and Community Engagement.
- Build advanced communication skills.
- Consider innovative ways to address the signature environmental issues of our time.
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 research economic incentives or decentralised solutions to environmental problems through a masters degree.
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Entry Requirements
Please note: For programs including placements and/or study-related activities in settings where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory, it is an inherent requirement that all students be fully vaccinated prior to undertaking the placement and/or study-related activity.
For our students who are studying offshore in 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 further information and a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD011 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent or a completed Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management. |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $28,500
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Scholarships
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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
Environmental Consultant, Environmental Management, Environmental Project Officer, Policy Adviser, Land Resources and Land Care, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Catchment Management, Corporate Policy Advisor, Corporate Sustainability Professional, Science Communicators, Environment Protection Officer, Environmental Economist, Fisheries and Marine Officer, Strategic Planning Officer, Sustainability Manager, Forester, Government Policy Advisor, Green Design Professional, Climate and Ecosystem Modeller, Parks Management, Conservation Officer, ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
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Assessment
Written assignments, oral presentation, research, exams.
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Last updated: Friday, 1 Apr 2022
