Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management at UNSW Sydney builds practical capability to manage environmental challenges across organisations and projects. You’ll develop skills to interpret environmental policy and regulation, evaluate impacts, and support sustainable decision-making across sectors. The program suits professionals seeking a focused postgraduate qualification and a pathway to further study in environmental science and management at graduate certificate level.

Career outcome

Graduates may move into or strengthen roles supporting environmental compliance, sustainability planning and impact assessment in government, consulting and industry. Typical pathways include environmental officer/advisor, sustainability coordinator, environmental compliance roles, and project support positions where environmental risk and reporting are required. This qualification supports professional development in environmental management at graduate certificate level. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)