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Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency


  • Curtin University
  • Course CRICOS Code:0101367
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.230
  • Course Duration:0.5 year
  • Australian State:Western AustraliaWA
  • Australian City:Perth
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

In this course you will gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts and major issues relevant to global environmental and climate crises, and build skills to create positive change at a local, national and global levels. This course comprises three core units and one optional unit focusing on the understanding, reflection and investigation of key sustainability issues. There is a strong emphasis on professional practice to strengthen your career opportunities and professional development. A major component of your studies will be engaging with climate emergency issues and applying your learnings to develop strategic responses. You will become familiar with real-world practices through lectures and workshops delivered by consultants from industry and government. You will also learn practical skills in social research, analysis and broad stakeholder engagement. At the Legacy Living Laboratory (L3) – a state-of-the-art data visualisation space and research facility – you will expand your knowledge and build capabilities to contribute solutions to biodiversity loss, extreme climatic events and other issues affecting communities globally. When you successfully complete the course, you may transfer to the graduate diploma and then subsequently enrol in the master degree.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Environment
Faculty Faculty of Science&Engineering
Qualification Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 14,500
Course Duration 0.5 year
Campus(es) Perth

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
English Requirements IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO