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Diploma in Environmental Science

  • Diploma

If you have a passion for science, sustainability and want to play a part in solving the environmental problems facing our society, then the Diploma in Environmental Science is a great place to start.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
40319
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
ATAR
50

About this course

If you have a passion for science, sustainability and want to play a part in solving the environmental problems facing our society, then the Diploma in Environmental Science is a great place to start.

You'll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth's natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis. Choose to study across a range of disciplines including ecosystems, human geography, oceans and environmental values and ethics.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Central Coast – Ourimbah

What you will learn

The Diploma in Environmental Science has been designed to give you a core knowledge base where you'll learn academic literacy, research and discipline-specific skills needed for further study. You'll complete a short list of directed courses, providing you with a taste of discipline areas within our Environmental Science and Management, Climate Science and Adaptation or Coastal and Marine Science degrees. The diploma also offers an opportunity to upskill and gain a qualification if you are interested in entering or remaining in the workplace. You will learn to think critically, solve emerging issues, innovate and expand your skills and knowledge across a range of areas.

The Diploma in Environmental Science offers a guaranteed entry pathway into the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, the Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation, or the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science. Upon completion, you can choose to continue your studies in one of our Undergraduate Degrees, or exit with a Diploma qualification.

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Career pathways

Professionals in Science work in a large range of areas including:

  • environmental impact and assessment
  • environmental science
  • environmental health and sustainability
  • earth sciences (including geology)
  • laboratory and research work
  • marine biology
  • mining and exploration
  • teaching
  • writing
  • urban and regional planning

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of Newcastle.
86.4%
Overall satisfaction
86.4%
Skill scale
72.9%
Teaching scale
64.6%
Employed full-time
$60.1k
Average salary