Graduate Diploma of Environment
Graduate Diploma of Environment
Summary The state of the environment and the emergence of issues, such as environmental degradation, pollution, climate change and species extinction, are some of the major concerns of our time. Human activities are largely behind these issues, but addressing the impacts of human activities is also key to protecting and…
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Summary
The state of the environment and the emergence of issues, such as environmental degradation, pollution, climate change and species extinction, are some of the major concerns of our time. Human activities are largely behind these issues, but addressing the impacts of human activities is also key to protecting and managing the environment for future generations.
The Graduate Diploma of Environment is an ideal introduction to environmental studies if you’re coming from a non-scientific background. You’ll undertake a wide selection of foundational and advanced environmental units to develop the core skills and knowledge you’ll need to investigate contemporary environmental challenges.
Key features
Analyse environmental issues from a range of perspectives
Analyse environmental issues from environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, geography or climate change. Learn from world-leading senior academics
Learn from academics at the forefront of their disciplines with expertise from environmental planning to environmental management. Focus on practical work, both in the field and in modern labs
Foster your problem-solving ability, collaboration skills and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge in the lab and the field. Study environmental science regardless of undergrad background
Gain the capabilities to transition to an environment-focused career, even if you haven’t studied science at the undergraduate level.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Environmental and sustainability designer
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Landcare and catchment manager
Local council officer
National parks manager
Research assistant
Resource manager
Employers
Businesses and corporations
Catchment management authorities
Community organisations
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental protection agencies
Government agencies and departments
Local councils
NGOs
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
