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Undergraduate

Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Environmental Science

2021

Not available to international students.

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Overview

CDU Reference

CDU Course Code

NENV01

Award

Undergraduate Certificate (Environmental Science)

Faculty/College

College of Engineering, IT and Environment

Sector

Area of study

Science and The Environment

The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Environmental Science is a 6-month, 100% online course that offers you the opportunity to upskill, reskill or retrain in environmental sciences.

It equips you with basic knowledge and is also a direct pathway into higher education courses in environmental science, should you wish to continue studying.

During this course you will learn about the principles that underpin our understanding of the natural environment.

On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Environmental Science, you will be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards a Bachelor of Environmental Science. You may also use the Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses.

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

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.au Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call)

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent).
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher.
Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course.
Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

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.

Overview

Course Structure

Course structure

This 40-credit point course consist of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge in environmental science and the necessary skills for successful university studies.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Core (2 units)	20cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
Specialist Elective (2 units)	20cp	Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below: ENV102 The Diversity of Life ENV101 Earth Systems ENV103 Environmental Issues ENV201 Introductory Ecology (students who take ENV201 should also complete ENV102 The Diversity of Life) ENV208 Geographic Information Systems
	40cp	Total Credit Points

Entry Requirements

Study Plan

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 full time or part time load.

Full-time Study Plan

Legend:

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CO
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology	CO
Specialist Elective 1	SE
Specialist Elective 2	SE

Part-time Study Plan

Legend:

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

Semester 1		Semester 2
Year 1
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability	CO	CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology	CO
Specialist Elective 1	SE	Specialist Elective 2	SE

Course Structure

Fees

Course fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) Australian Citizenship; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.

2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Study Plan

How to apply

Domestic students - undergraduate studies

SATAC

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

SATAC

UAC

UAC is the application channel for residents of NSW.

UAC

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

International students

How to apply direct to CDU

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

You will need a valid email address to create your online account.

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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