Graduate Diploma of Environment

Macquarie University

Summary

The state of the environment and the emergence of issues, such as environmental degradation, pollution, climate change and species extinction, are some of the major concerns of our time. Human activities are largely behind these issues, but addressing the impacts of human activities is also key to protecting and managing the environment for future generations.

The Graduate Diploma of Environment is an ideal introduction to environmental studies if you're coming from a non-scientific background. You'll undertake a wide selection of foundational and advanced environmental units to develop the core skills and knowledge you'll need to investigate contemporary environmental challenges.

Key features

Analyse environmental issues from a range of perspectives

Analyse environmental issues from environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, geography or climate change. Learn from world-leading senior academics

Learn from academics at the forefront of their disciplines with expertise from environmental planning to environmental management. Focus on practical work, both in the field and in modern labs

Foster your problem-solving ability, collaboration skills and cutting-edge scientific research knowledge in the lab and the field. Study environmental science regardless of undergrad background

Gain the capabilities to transition to an environment-focused career, even if you haven't studied science at the undergraduate level.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Environmental and sustainability designer

Environmental or geotechnical consultant

Landcare and catchment manager

Local council officer

National parks manager

Research assistant

Resource manager

Employers

Businesses and corporations

Catchment management authorities

Community organisations

Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies

Environmental protection agencies

Government agencies and departments

Local councils

NGOs

Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies

Universities