Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development

To be considered for entry into this course, you must demonstrate the following:

• a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification.

Recommended study: It is recommended that students have completed a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. environment, science, sustainability, public health).

English language proficiency (all applicants)

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.

You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:

• a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
• a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification, or
• a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.

These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

• an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 54 with no less than 46 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
• an Occupational English Test with a minimum result of 'B' in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

Each application will be assessed individually.

If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development prepares you for entry-level roles in sustainability across government, non-profit, and corporate sectors. You'll have the skills and knowledge to pursue roles that help organisations implement sustainable practices and policies, such as:

• sustainability officer
• environmental advisor, or
• project coordinator