Graduate Certificate in Environment

The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne

CRICOS 040953G ยท Duration: 6 months

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery

On campus

Study Load

Full time / Part time

Intakes

March | July

Course Overview

About This Course

Our environment has many faces: cities, wilderness, agricultural lands, the oceans and everything in between. The Graduate Certificate of Environment has many faces too. It's a 6-month full time (or equivalent part-time) course that gives you the chance to explore a huge range of subjects that span the full breadth of this fascinating and diverse discipline. You'll start to develop specialised knowledge and technical skills in an environmental discipline or field of practice, and graduate with the confidence to use this know-how to create positive changes in our environment. Our graduates go on to effect real change in the world. We aim to be truly flexible and collaborative in our approach to teaching and, as such, our cohort is made up of students with a hugely diverse range of backgrounds, from commerce and economics to zoology. You'll learn to work effectively in this multidisciplinary environment, and develop the technical and analytical skills you need to research and practice in your area of specialisation. With 20 years of excellence in environment and sustainability, and more than 1600 alumni, the Office for Environmental Programs will help connect you to a global network, including industry leaders around Australia and abroad. This course provides you with grounding knowledge in sustainability governance and leadership. You'll pair this with subjects chosen by you, in consultation with an academic advisor, that will help to hone your focus within the spectrum of environmental studies. Whether you've come straight from your undergraduate studies, or are looking to enhance or change your current career, with expert academic advice throughout your degree, you're bound to find an area that matches your passion.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Australian full fee (AF) AUD $24,496 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Duration

6 months full time / 1 year part time

Intakes

March, July

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
  • No specific entry requirements were listed on the available page content.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities
Our graduates go on to effect real change in the world.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units2 units
01

Environmental Sustainability

12.5 points, core. Interdisciplinary foundation in environmental sustainability โ€” earth system processes, the Anthropocene, biodiversity/water/energy/food challenges, and governance for sustainability.

02

Elective subjects

37.5 points from an approved list, chosen in consultation with an academic advisor; can include an applied research project, industry internship, or overseas field trip.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Graduate Certificate in Environment take to complete?

The Graduate Certificate in Environment takes 6 months to complete full time, or 1 year if studied part time.

What are the indicative fees for the Graduate Certificate in Environment?

The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $24,496. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.

When can I start the Graduate Certificate in Environment?

The course has two intake periods: March and July.

Do I need a background in environmental science to enrol in this course?

No, the cohort is made up of students with a hugely diverse range of backgrounds, from commerce and economics to zoology, reflecting the course's flexible and collaborative approach to teaching.

Can I customise my study within the Graduate Certificate in Environment?

Yes, the course provides grounding knowledge in sustainability governance and leadership, which you pair with subjects chosen by you in consultation with an academic advisor, helping to hone your focus within the spectrum of environmental studies.

Application

How to Apply

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