Diploma in Earth and Environmental Science

About the course

This diploma introduces the dynamic systems of Earth and how human activity affects the environment. You build foundational knowledge in environmental science and develop practical skills relevant to environmental assessment, data analysis and scientific inquiry. It suits those refreshing prior learning, broadening into a new discipline, or starting a new pathway, with study available on campus or online. This UNE Diploma supports entry-level study in Environmental Science. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue technical and support roles that contribute to environmental and earth science work in research, laboratory and field settings. The course supports pathways into areas such as environmental management, natural resource management, conservation and sustainability, assisting with monitoring, sampling, data collection and reporting across government, industry and consulting contexts. This UNE Diploma prepares you for early-career roles in Environmental Science. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)