Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency

Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency is a fee-paying course that can be completed in one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the fundamental concepts and major issues relevant to global environmental and climate crises, and to build skills to create positive change at a local, national, and global level.

Admission Criteria

Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards. A Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma is typically required. Students may transfer to this course after successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

• Writing: 6
• Speaking: 6
• Reading: 6
• Listening: 6
• Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic fee-paying postgraduate: $11,123 (2025 Fee year, based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits)
• Fees are indicative only and may vary.

Location

The course is offered at Curtin Perth.

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice. Each campus has different application deadlines.

Course Outline

The 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 career opportunities and professional development.

What You'll Learn

• Apply relevant disciplinary knowledge to the concept of sustainability and planetary health
• Apply critical and analytical skills within a sustainability framework
• Identify, locate, critically evaluate, and synthesise relevant and reliable information sources on sustainability
• Communicate ideas and information, verbally and in writing, to a range of target audiences
• Use communication technologies to effectively collect information and communicate findings
• Identify and apply successful learning strategies
• Identify and apply international good practice to local sustainability issues
• Identify the complexities and benefits multiculturalism brings to sustainability, including indigenous cultures
• Demonstrate leadership ability within sustainability practice to work effectively as a team and independently when appropriate

Career Opportunities

Organisations are increasingly working with environment and sustainability consultants to be environmentally responsible and to improve their stakeholder relationships. This course will prepare you for employment in various public and private sectors that require specialist knowledge of applying environmental and sustainability practices to all levels of business and organisations.

• Urban/environmental planning
• Government
• Construction
• Engineering
• Regional development
• Conservation and environment
• Land use
• Resources and energy
• Transport

Course Structure

The course caters for both full-time and part-time students. A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Duration

The course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Midyear intake is not available.

Credit

A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

CRICOS

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.

Deadlines for Applying Direct to Curtin

• Semester 1, 2025: Applications now closed!
• Semester 2, 2025: Applications now open! (Close: 9 July 2025)
• Semester 1, 2026: Applications now open! (Close: 3 February 2026)
• Semester 2, 2026: (Open: 2 March 2026, Close: 8 July 2026)

Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

Applicants without a bachelor degree or equivalent require a minimum of five years' relevant experience.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL) is available. Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.