Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management

About the course

This Graduate Diploma builds analytical and strategic capability to address complex environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution and sustainability transitions. You’ll study ecosystem dynamics alongside sustainable policy and practice, learning from research-active experts in environmental management, ecology and conservation. The one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program is designed to strengthen skills and technical expertise, even if you’re new to environmental management.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply environmental management and sustainability skills across government, consulting, NGOs and industry. The program supports roles focused on developing and implementing strategies that balance social equity, environmental outcomes and economic needs, including environmental or sustainability officer/adviser positions and project roles supporting climate, pollution and conservation initiatives. This Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management prepares you for professional work in environmental science and sustainability-focused organisations.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)