GraduateEnvironmental Science
Graduate Diploma of Sustainability
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma of Sustainability at Deakin University is a one-year postgraduate course covering sustainability, environmental science and global change, equipping students with tools to address pressing global challenges. Students learn to develop appropriate, cost-effective and targeted solutions to sustainability issues, building on the foundation of the Graduate Certificate of Sustainability. The course lets students shape their learning experience around their interests and career goals, and can articulate into the Master of Sustainability. Graduates work in sustainability, environmental management and policy roles across business, government and consulting.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 3 credit points of core units, 5 credit points of course elective units. Core units: Professional Research Practice
- Sustainability in the Anthropocene
- Environmental Science and Global Change Electives may include Risk Assessment and Control
- Circular Economy
- Environmental Protection
- Environmental Management Systems
- Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation
- Regional Development Economics for Sustainability
- Systems Thinking for Sustainability and Resilience
- Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher; at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent) in environmental, social or economic science, policy or management
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