Graduate Diploma in Sustainability
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Sustainability focuses on developing future leaders and managers of eco-service markets, such as carbon and water trading markets, and environmental sustainability issues, such as climate change.
Students have the opportunity to pursue interests in four aspects of environmental systems and markets:
a. The biophysical sciences;
b. Relevant aspects of behavioural change including education and communication;
c. Business including economics, accounting and strategy; and
d. Law and institutional arrangements.
The Diploma is the second level in a suite of courses that provide the opportunity for students to progress through to a Master program. On completion of the four core units, candidates may, however, exit with a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability.
Please note: this course was previously known as Graduate Diploma of Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include positions in a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including roles as managers, policy advisers, planning and research officers for state/federal government, government planning and environment departments, environmental protection agencies, cultural and natural heritage management, environmental conservation, land and water management, natural resource management, community development, commercial industry, environmental consultancies, mining, research careers with CSIRO, universities and industries.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 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
International Students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 hold: (a) a bachelor degree of a recognised university; or (b) the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability (or equivalent) from the University of New England. |
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| Additional Requirements | International Students must satisfy the UNE English languguage requirements. |
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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 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or (b) 24 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 (BCC77) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree of a recognised university; or
(b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability of the University of New England or the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Systems, Markets and Climate Change of the University of New England.
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 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE and not more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level; or
(b) 24 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
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b) the period of candidature shall be:
(a) six month 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 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability on completion of 24 credit points including LLM627, LLM628, LLM629 and LLM630.
Such candidates who wish to complete the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability must reapply for admission and will be subject to the most current course rules.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.