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Tropical Environments and Societies – by research

Graduate Diploma.
James Cook University

250

in world overall ranking*

10

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

In this Graduate Diploma course, you will develop particular expertise in sustainability, climate policy and environmental management within your choice of 8 units. Upon successful completion, you may enrol in a Masters degree with 1 year of credits (if applicable).

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as environmental impact assessment, environmental law and sustainable development and environmental economics,. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as conservation scientist, environmental health officer, parks and land manager, field officer, taxonomist, field biologist, and etc. in companies including Edge Group, WWF, Melbourne Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Environment Programme, and etc.

Living Costs in Townsville**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,146 - 1,515

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,074 - 1,421

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 7

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary**


Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 31,200

Information

Duration

1 year

Upcoming Intakes

Jul 2019

Course Code

086004G

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

AIMS@JCU Scholarships

A$33,092

International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTPS)

A$28,092

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