Research Studies in Environment

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.

Campus

• Gold Coast, QLD
• Nathan, QLD

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2019)

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