Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at progressive levels: Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources, Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources; Master of Environmental Management or Master of Natural Resources.
This program is designed as a professional development course in areas relevant to natural resources and environmental management. The flexibility of the program gives candidates the opportunity to broaden or develop their professional knowledge and management skills in a chosen area of study.
The Graduate Certificate will be awarded at the level of Pass, Pass with Credit, Pass with Distinction or Pass with High Distinction depending on the level of academic achievement.
Career Opportunities
The program is well suited to practising resource managers wishing to become involved in short-term retraining or staff development programs.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
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New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are able to articulate to the Graduate Diploma. All units counted towards the Graduate Certificate will count towards the Graduate Diploma. Articulation to the Master of Natural Resources: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master program with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | For admission to the Graduate Certificate an applicant must hold a Bachelor degree preferably in a science-based area. Applicants who have other qualifications and relevant professional experience will also be considered. |
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| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for the course comprising: a. 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or b. 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or c. 6 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. |
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An applicant for admission to candidature for the certificate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree, or an equivalent qualification, acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and/or relevant experience that adequate preparation for candidature has been made.
2. Program of Study
Each program of study shall comprise units at 200-level or higher with a total value of 24 credit points.
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3. Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources
A candidate shall complete a study program comprising units approved by the Postgraduate Course Coordinator.
4. Period of Candidature
Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in one semester of full-time study or in not more than four consecutive semesters of part-time study.
5. Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising:
- 6 credit points for units completed at the University; or
- 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
- 6 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; and
- 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience
6. Exemption
6.1. A candidate may be granted exemption from units counting up to 12 credit points on the basis of his or her previous completion of units prescribed for the course work program concerned or equivalent units.
6.2. Such a candidate shall complete alternative units prescribed by the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator concerned.
7. Award of Certificate
A successful candidate shall be awarded the certificate at one of four levels, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction.