Graduate Diploma of Science (Environment & Sustainability)

• With a focus on climatology, ecology and conservation, the Graduate Diploma of Science (Environment and Sustainability) is designed for those of you wanting to understand more about major environmental issues and the social, political and environmental implications of human impacts on biodiversity and the environment in the 21st century.

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Science, you have the potential to move into the Master of Science coursework degree if you meet other requirements for entry.

• Our graduates find work as Climatologists, Climate Scientists, Climate Policy Analysts, Agricultural Scientists, Conservation and Biodiversity Managers, Environmental Consultants, Ecologists, Environmental Scientists and Natural Resource Managers.
• Industries and employers you may find yourself working for include the resources/mining industries, National Parks, universities, defence organisations, CSIRO, State and Federal Government Departments, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and many other organisations contributing to sustainable utilisation and management of our natural resources.

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

• Agricultural Science
• Applied Climate Science
• Applied Data Science
• General
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Physics & Astronomy
• Sport & Exercise

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

• Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
• Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.

For this specialisation, you can apply to start full-time study in Trimester 2 or part-time study in Trimesters 1 or 3.

• Trimester 1 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
• Trimester 2 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.
• Trimester 3 - applications close 2 September 2024 and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 2 September 2024.

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