GD-ENVCLM v.1 Graduate Diploma in Environment and Climate Emergency
Course CRICOS Code: 0101366
Registered full-time Duration:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
The program develops knowledge, understanding and appreciation of what it means living within nature and our planetary boundaries. In a sense, it goes beyond sustainability and has developed out of the recent extinction rebellion and climate strike movements. The resultant Environment and Climate Emergency is increasingly accepted as policy by national, state and local governmental authorities across the world. It is designed to complement existing knowledge gained from an undergraduate qualification in any recognised area including business, humanities, sciences and education. It also combines a general qualification with more specific educational opportunities, enabling students learn in a way that best suits existing needs and priorities. It also offers advanced, individualised learning opportunities providing a pathway to the Master of Environment and Climate Emergency.
Additional Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Students may also gain entry through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate Diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply a range of relevant disciplinary knowledges to the concept of sustainability in work and community settings
2. apply critical and analytical skills within a sustainability framework; think creatively to develop practical pathways to sustainability
3. locate, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant and reliable information sources on sustainability
4. communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing, to a range of target audiences
5. use communication and research technologies to effectively collect information and communicate findings
6. demonstrate a reflexive and adaptive approach to learning; understand second order learning; identify and apply successful learning strategies
7. recognise the global nature of sustainability and the relationship between global and local sustainability issues; identify and apply international good practice to sustainability
8. recognise the diverse meanings and applications of the notion of culture to sustainability; respect indigenous culture and its relevance to sustainability; identify the complexities and benefits multiculturalism brings to sustainability; and critique culture as an integrated system of norms that enable or disable sustainability
9. demonstrate the ability within sustainability practice to work effectively as a team and independently when appropriate; show leadership and apply ethical and professional standards
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| URDE5033 | v.1 | Sustainable Waste Management | 2.5 | 25.0 | |
| SUST7000 | v.2 | Introduction to Environment & Climate Emergency | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5005 | v.2 | Future Cities | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SUST5003 | v.2 | Pathways to a Climate Resilient Society | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5008 | v.1 | Climate Policy | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5018 | v.2 | People and Planet | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| ENST5005 | v.2 | Global Environmental Challenges | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENST6006 | v.1 | Accountability and Reporting for Sustainability | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT6042 | v.2 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT6043 | v.2 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT6046 | v.2 | Organisational Strategies for Circular Economy and Sustainability Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MKTG5004 | v.1 | Business Research Methods | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5001 | v.1 | Urban Design for Sustainability | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5004 | v.1 | Leadership in Sustainability | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5020 | v.1 | Sustainability, Climate Change and Economics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SUST5023 | v.1 | Sustainability Project | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5002 | v.1 | Regional Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5009 | v.1 | Participatory Planning | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5008 | v.1 | Planning for Sustainability | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| URDE5007 | v.1 | Urban Regeneration | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
