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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management

Seek and solve problems to improve life on earth
You have reached the maximum of 6 degrees.
Pursue a career with true purpose and impact. With UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management, you’ll explore decision-making frameworks and tools and gain discipline-specific knowledge for a range of environmental professions. Make a positive impact on future global environmental policy and practice.
Commencing Terms
Term 1, 2 & 3
Duration
1 Year(s)
Delivery Mode
Distance (online with some face-to-face), Face-to-face (includes blended)
Campus
Kensington
Codes
Program code 5499
CRICOS code 033894F
Entry Requirements
View all admission criteria
Fees
2024 Indicative first year full fee
$32,000*
2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
$32,000*
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Overview

Are you seeking to make a positive impact on future global environmental policy and practice? The world is changing; sustainability and environmental management have become crucial issues, presenting significant opportunities and challenges for business, government and civil society.

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Managements interdisciplinary and applied set of courses outline some of the main decision-making frameworks and tools related to environmental management. You'll also gain discipline-specific knowledge for a range of environmental professions.

Why study at UNSW?

  • Be supportedÌýby our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
  • Learn throughÌýresearch-informed teaching
  • Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024.
  • Benefit from strongÌýindustry links and partnerships
  • Access world-classÌýalumni connections
  • Join aÌýglobal top 20 universityÌý(QS World University Rankings, 2024)
  • Join a community that’s part of the prestigiousÌýGroup of Eight (Go8)Ìý³Ü²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù¾±±ð²õ
Program Code
5499
CRICOS Code
033894F
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
48

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Entry requirements

The program entry requirement of the 5499 Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management is:

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

English language requirements

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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

The program entry requirement of the 5499 Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management is:

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

Check the specific English language requirements for this program

Full program structure

Future careers

Alumni are working as environmental and sustainability leaders in prominent positions within outreach and education, policy and regulation, arts and performance, law and planning, conservation and restoration, research and consultancy, and organisation and mobilisation in Australia and internationally in a wide range of NGOs, in non-profit and for-profit industries, and across levels of government.

Potential careers

  • Environmental Managers
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Environmental Consultants
  • Field Officers
  • Ecologists
  • Parks and Land Managers
  • Policy Specialists
  • Renewable Energy Specialists
  • Environmental Planner

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through ourÌýÌýportal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.Ìý.

Ready to start your application?

For most international students, applications are submitted viaÌýour  service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.

Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencementÌýdate. ForÌýmore information visitÌýour .

Ready to start your application?

Fees & Scholarships

2024 Indicative First Year Full Fee
$32,000*
2024 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree
$32,000*

*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).

You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .

2024 Indicative First Year Fee
$45,500*
2024 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$46,500*

*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).

Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.

Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.

Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visitÌý.

Scholarships


At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.


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