Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is the first award level of an articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at progressive postgraduate levels in Environmental Science.
This program is designed as a professional development course in areas relevant to natural resources and environmental management. The flexibility of the program gives students the opportunity to gain fundamental skills from foundation units in Ecology or broaden and develop their professional knowledge and management skills in a chosen area of study.
It is recommended that students entering the course with limited background in a relevant discipline undertake 12cp of 200-level foundation units after consultation with the Course Co-ordinator.
Please note: this course was previously known as Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources
Career Opportunities
The program is well suited to graduates wishing to change career pathway or for 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
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertEnvSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are able to articulate to the 48 credit point Master of Environmental Science program with up to 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at 200 level) of advanced standing for units completed within the Graduate Certificate. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | A candidate shall: (a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University; or (b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 6 credit points for units completed at UNE; or (b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification. |
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Reseda (BCC 77) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 6 credit points for units completed at UNE; or
(b) 6 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points from one of the Course Work Programs with no units below 200 level and at least 12 credit points at 500 level or above.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete ONE Course Work Program | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
General Program
Geographic Information Science
Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.