Charles Darwin University
0.5 year full-time
This 6-month undergraduate certificate is designed for students seeking to reskill and retrain in environmental science. It provides foundational knowledge in environmental principles and creates a direct pathway into higher education degrees in Environmental Science and related disciplines.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training or equivalent; a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher; at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study; overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian standards; STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher; a recognised tertiary preparation course; or acceptable personal competencies statement and employment experience. Defence members with 1+ year service at specified ranks also qualify. English language proficiency requirements must be met, with options including Year 12 completion in English-speaking countries, 0.5 FTE higher education study, CDU enabling course completion, TAFE qualification, or approved English test scores (IELTS 6.0 minimum, TOEFL 60 minimum, PTE 50 minimum).
The course consists of four specialist elective units totalling 40 credit points. Students select from: IAS201 Cultural Capabilities, CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology, ENV101 Earth Systems, ENV102 The Diversity of Life, ENV103 Environmental Issues, ENV201 Introductory Ecology, and ENV208 Geographic Information Systems. The curriculum combines introductory and first-year degree subjects covering core environmental science knowledge including earth systems, biodiversity, ecological principles, environmental issues, geographic information systems, and cultural capabilities essential for university-level study.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #3 in Australia for agriculture and environmental studies starting salary (GUG 2024) and holds a five-star rating for graduate employment outcomes. CDU offers flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time and full-time modes. The university provides small class sizes and strong community feel with direct interaction with lecturers, practical field experience opportunities, and a commitment to preparing students to apply academic theories to real-world environmental problems across diverse careers.
Completion of this certificate provides direct pathways to the Bachelor of Environmental Science and various other higher education courses. Graduates can pursue careers as environmental experts, environmental scientists, and professionals working on development projects requiring environmental expertise. The qualification positions graduates for roles in environmental management, conservation, sustainability, environmental consulting, and related fields where environmental expertise is essential for project development and implementation globally.
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