Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science

Environmental factors play an increasing role in decision making in many fields. The ability to take these factors into account and improve the productivity and sustainability of environmental systems to meet the current and future needs of communities and industry is in demand in the workplace. UNE's Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science gives you a foundation in environmental science, allowing you to upskill and expand your knowledge, whether you wish to pivot in your career or add value to your role.
With future-proofed skills and an in-depth understanding of environmental problems and their management, you will be better placed to anticipate and respond to the challenges we're facing in a rapidly changing world.
UNE is a pioneer in environmental science, with a long history of producing graduates who are in demand. Our Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science gives you the opportunity to study your area of interest and is ideal for broadening and developing your professional knowledge or adding the skills you need to pivot in your career. With options to study online, full time or part time, the course can be completed in one trimester, or paced over up to four years.
Our course equips you to meet current and future environmental challenges in an era of rapid technological disruption with future proofed scientific skills and advanced, specialised discipline knowledge.

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, or overseas equivalent. English language requirements must also be met.

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant disciplines include the following:
Environmental Science
Ecology
Botany
Zoology
Soil Science
GeoScience
Climate Science
Natural Resource Management
Environmental/Sustainability-focused Social Sciences
Physical Geography

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth, for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE's English Language Requirements above for further information.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5, or equivalent
TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test, or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component.