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Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LCES

Fees
AUD$ 20,450 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.5]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
058637F

Aim

The program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in a wide range of natural resources management agencies and industries.

Content & Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is offered in part-time mode over two semesters, with two core courses (9 units) per semester. Students who wish to enrol in the program full-time will be issued an alternative study plan as required.

Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.

From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Environmental Pollution and Monitoring ENVT 4031 4.5
Fire and Culture ENVT 4032 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Ecosystem Monitoring ENVT 3031 4.5
Natural Resource Management ENVT 5040 4.5

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