Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2025
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You're considered an International student if you are:
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2025
Program Code
LGES
Fees
AUD$ 40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements
CRICOS Code
058636G
1 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
This qualification produces work-ready professionals who are able to meet the challenges of modern day resource management.
The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science has been developed in response to industry demand. Along with the graduate certificate and master, it has been designed to meet the growing demand for skilled resource management practitioners.
Courses are delivered by our highly qualified lecturers, and by industry practitioners from various government departments and private enterprise.
If you finish this qualification and want to do further study, consider going on to the Master of Environmental Science.
You will develop the skills to understand and manage resources within a sustainability framework. Your courses will cover areas such as environmental pollution and monitoring, fire and culture, restoration ecology, global change and human health, social license to operate, ecosystem monitoring, microbial ecology and natural resource management.
Postgraduate studies in environmental science are ideal if you are already working in natural resource management and want to broaden your skills and knowledge.
Our environmental science degrees have been developed with extensive input and support from industry experts. Their knowledge has contributed to the development of course content and delivery methods. The contemporary course content reflects the current state of play in environmental management and sustainability in Australia and overseas.
An industry-based advisory group has also been established to oversee the programs so that they continue to meet industry standards.
This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in the sustainability and environmental sector. Employment can be found in the following areas:
Careers to consider:
You could also consider going on to a Master of Environmental Science.
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
You’ll have access to our world class laboratories and dedicated STEM facilities on Mawson Lakes campus. Fieldwork is also an important part of the program, so as part of your studies you can expect to go off campus to visit field sites around Adelaide and across South Australia.