Program Overview

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management is a one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program designed to develop the analytical and strategic skills needed to tackle challenging global environmental issues. Students will gain knowledge in understanding ecosystem dynamics, crafting sustainable policies and practices, and addressing problems such as climate change, pollution, and land clearing.

Program Highlights

• Learn from world-leading experts in environmental science, ecology, conservation, and sustainability.
• Access unique biodiversity hotspots and fascinating ecosystems, ranging from coral reefs to World Heritage rainforests.
• Gain practical experience while enhancing critical thinking, report-writing, and project management skills.
• Organize study around professional and personal commitments, with the option to complete many courses online.

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Work placements
• Online study
• Research experience
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• People, Fire & Environment
• Climate Change and Environmental Management
• Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning
• Geographical Information Systems

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• National parks and wildlife conservator
• Environmental assessment and compliance consultant
• Natural resources manager
• Policy developer
• Mining adviser
• Environmental tourism consultant
• Sustainability adviser
• Ecologist
• Meteorologist
• Environmental remediation manager

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• A graduate certificate in environmental management. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA Equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program. Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English Language Requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ:

• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• $9,630 (2026)
• AUD $54,096 (2026)

Government Assistance

Financial Aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Centrelink Support

The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

• Ivor A Gill Memorial Scholarship in Agricultural Science
• CONACYT Mexican Scholarship Program
• Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou Scholarship
• UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you. The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management is 5084.

Important Dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.