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Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management

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Key details

Duration

1 year/s full-time
2 year/s part-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2
Important Dates

Locations

Casuarina campus, Online
Not available to international students.

Credit points required

80

Course code

TENVM1
SATAC codes

Overview

Environmental science and environmental management at Charles Darwin University are research-intensive, dynamic disciplines, situated within some of the most spectacular and fascinating natural and cultural environments in Australia.

The Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management provides postgraduate education for existing and future professionals on the background, principles and practices of environmental management, particularly in the context of wet-dry and semi-arid tropical ecosystems and arid landscapes. The generic skills concepts and applications covered in this course are also highly relevant to those working in other ecosystems.

The course also includes a focus on the social context within which environmental management takes place. This two semester course enables you to select specific units which address your interests and career directions, while also giving you the option to smoothly articulate, with full credit, into the Master of Environmental Management.

Unit selection allows you to focus on ecology, policy, livelihoods and spacial science and their application.

There are opportunities for intensive units with remote field locations, and there are sometimes international study opportunities available. Graduates of this program are equipped to work within the diverse range of disciplines and sectors involved in effective and sustainable ecosystem management, and are eligible to apply for membership of associations such as the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) and the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).



Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course.

Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Environmental science at CDU

Why study science or the environment at CDU?

Interested in solving our planet's biggest environmental issues? There's never been a better time to study a postgraduate degree in science, environmental science and management with CDU. Gain advanced skills and knowledge that help progress your career. Apply critical thinking to future-focused solutions across real-world problems. 

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Environmental science at CDU

Why study science or the environment at CDU?

If you're interested in finding solutions to our planet's environmental issues, there's never been a better time to study science, environmental science and management at CDU. You'll be prepared to apply the academic theories and principles you learn in class to real-world problems in a diverse range of careers.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Environmental science at CDU

Why study science or the environment at CDU?

Interested in solving our planet's biggest environmental issues? There's never been a better time to study a postgraduate degree in science, environmental science and management with CDU. Gain advanced skills and knowledge that help progress your career. Apply critical thinking to future-focused solutions across real-world problems. 

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Environmental science at CDU

Why study science or the environment at CDU?

If you're interested in finding solutions to our planet's environmental issues, there's never been a better time to study science, environmental science and management at CDU. You'll be prepared to apply the academic theories and principles you learn in class to real-world problems in a diverse range of careers.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)

What will I study?

The flexible course structure allows choice among units that focus on ecology, policy, livelihoods and spatial science, and their application. Student-centred, resource and activity-based learning materials provide a stimulating program that is balanced between updating content knowledge and technical skills, developing conceptual skills, and the application of these for natural resource management within its social context. The program responds to the changing needs of employers and other stakeholders, with the latest outcomes of regional research incorporated into learning materials, and taught by research active academic staff. Small class sizes mean that all students have ready access to staff, via collegial distance or face-to-face interactions.

Course structure


Students can undertake the course fully externally or internally, or a combination of both, depending on unit selection. Internally-enrolled students attend tutorials on campus, while having full access to the materials provided to external students. Both Darwin-based and interstate students can choose to enrol into intensive units with remote field locations, and there are sometimes international study opportunities available. In this way, the course offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop field, technical and practical skills.


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core Units
(2 units)
20cp

Core Units totalling 20 credit points as listed below.

ENV513 Environmental Planning and Policy
ENV521 Community Engagement for Biosecurity and Natural Resources Management

Specialist Elective Units 
(6 units)
60cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 60 credit points selected from the units listed below.

ENV501 Professional Practice in Environmental Management
ENV502 Remote Sensing
ENV503 Ecological Restoration and Conservation
ENV506 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (ENV502 is assumed knowledge for this unit)
ENV507 Fire Ecology and Management
ENV508 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking (new title 2018)
ENV509 Ecology and Management of Tropical Forests and Savanna
ENV511 Real-World Statistics and Data Reasoning
ENV515 Desert Field Ecology
ENV516 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia
ENV517 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (includes compulsory 5 day intensive) (not offered 2024, next offered 2025)
ENV518 Applied Spatial Analysis for Real-World Problems (title changed 2023)
ENV519 Aquatic Resource Management
ENV520 Wildlife Management
SID500 Professional Practice in Environmental Management (repeatable)
 

 80cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)


Course Changes - 2024

The course structure has changed for 2024

  • Specialist Elective units A and B have been combined into one Specialist Elective selection.
  • Specialist Electives ENV513 Environmental Planning and Policy and ENV521 Community Engagement for Biosecurity and Natural Resources Management have been moved into Core Units to reflect the structure of the Masters Program, and facilitate articulation between the two courses. 


COURSE CHANGES - 2018

ENV508 Applied Geographic Information Systems is now Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking.
ENV512 Tropical Wetland and Coastal Management has been replaced by ENV519 Aquatic Resource Management.
ENV518 Advanced Spatial Science is now Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data.

Study plan

Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

 

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
ENV513 Environmental Planning and PolicyCOENV521 Community Engagement for Biosecurity and Natural Resources ManagementCO
Specialist Elective 1SESpecialist Elective 4SE
Specialist Elective 2SESpecialist Elective 5SE
Specialist Elective 3SESpecialist Elective 6SE


Students commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

 

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  ENV521 Community Engagement for Biosecurity and Natural Resources ManagementCO
  Specialist Elective 1SE
  Specialist Elective 2SE
  Specialist Elective 3SE
Year 2
ENV513 Environmental Planning and PolicyCO  
Specialist Elective 4SE  
Specialist Elective 5SE  
Specialist Elective 6SE  



 Availability of Specialist Electives 

Semester 1Semester 2Intensive 4Intensive 6
ENV501 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity
ENV502 Remote Sensing
ENV508 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Thinking
ENV509 Ecology and Management of Tropical Forests and Savanna
ENV511 Real-World Statistics and Data Reasoning
ENV515 Desert Field Ecology
ENV520 Wildlife Management
SID500 Professional Practice in Environmental Management (repeatable)
ENV503 Ecological Restoration and Conservation
ENV507 Fire Ecology and Management
ENV517 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (includes compulsory 5 day intensive) (not offered 2024, next offered 2025)
ENV519 Aquatic Resource Management
SID500 Professional Practice in Environmental Management (repeatable)

ENV516 Ecosystem Function: Field Studies in North Australia
 



 

ENV506 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling (ENV502 is assumed knowledge for this unit)
ENV518 Applied Spatial Analysis for Real-World Problems (title changed 2023)

 

 

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.

* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.

Nikki

CDU student

Nikki Govan

I am very proud that I am now an environmental expert who can work anywhere on this planet. There is nothing that can be done on the development of any projects without environmental experts. So, it is a very promising career.

Cassian

CDU student

Cassian Lushinge

The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.

Nikki

CDU student

Nikki Govan

I am very proud that I am now an environmental expert who can work anywhere on this planet. There is nothing that can be done on the development of any projects without environmental experts. So, it is a very promising career.

Cassian

CDU student

Cassian Lushinge

Course details

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management
Faculty/College
Faculty of Science and Technology
Sector
HE
Area of study
Science, Environmental Science and Management

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn more about environmental management

Vamshidhar is from India and studied a Master of Environmental Management at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn more about environmental management

Vamshidhar is from India and studied a Master of Environmental Management at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Casuarina campus (FF)
1GD544
Online (FF)
1GD544
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

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