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Graduate Certificate in Environment

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate certificate explores the environment across diverse contexts such as cities, wilderness, agricultural lands and oceans through a broad selection of subjects. It is a flexible, multidisciplinary course designed for students from varied backgrounds and helps build confidence to create positive environmental change. The course also provides connection to a large alumni and industry network through the Office for Environmental Programs.

What you might learn

Students develop specialised knowledge and technical capability in an environmental discipline or field of practice, supported by academic advising to tailor subject choices. The course builds grounding in sustainability governance and leadership alongside analytical and research skills needed to work in multidisciplinary settings. Graduates are prepared to apply evidence-based approaches to real-world environmental challenges.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across environment and sustainability fields in government, consulting, industry and non-profit organisations. The multidisciplinary training supports careers involving environmental analysis, sustainability governance, policy and program coordination, and project support work. Industry connections and a strong alumni network can assist students to transition into or advance within environment-focused roles.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$28,496 per year

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A$24,496 per year

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Information

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6 months

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March, July

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Parkville

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GC-ENV

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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