Diploma of Environmental Studies
Charles Sturt University
CRICOS provider number: 00005F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12018
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Our world is facing challenges never seen before. Want to play a part in improving the health of our planet, foster your passion for the natural world and hone your knowledge of environmental science? When you study Charles Sturt's Diploma of Environmental Studies, you'll develop field skills and discipline-specific knowledge so you can communicate both your findings and insights to your community and help make a difference in our world.
The Diploma of Environmental Studies is part of a guaranteed entry pathway into the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, offering you the perfect pathway to landing your dream career. Play your part in protecting the natural world with the Diploma of Environmental Studies from Charles Sturt University – Australia’s first certified carbon neutral uni. Dip your toe into the world of environmental sciences and get the knowledge and skills you're after, with the flexibility to study on campus or online.
While you begin with study focused on understanding the theories and foundational knowledge that underpins environmental science, you will progress to get the technical skills and theoretical knowledge required to find solutions to complex environmental problems through real world problem solving, lab sessions, field study and professional practice.
You have the flexibility to undertake your study with us either on campus or fully online. Our undergraduate certificate can also be your guaranteed entry path into our Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management.
Areas of study
Environmental science, including conservation biology, earth science, ecology, environmental issues, human interactions with the environment, Indigenous and cultural heritage.
Career opportunities
Put your Diploma of Environmental Studies to work straight away as an environmental officer, landcare coordinator, project officer, or field supervisor in a range of roles within a host of government, public, or private organisations. You could be involved in conservation and land management, environment and sustainability, recycling and waste management, or the provision of green products and services.
Students who choose to continue their studies and gain a bachelor's degree may become involved in project management, strategic planning, policy development, and research in these same areas. The skill set you'll develop in this course will mean you could follow a career path in any direction that fires your imagination - whether that's working with natural resources, fisheries, terrestrial ecosystems or at the interface between wild and man-made environments.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
- A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent; or
- A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR; or
- A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification; or
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification; or
- A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies; or
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies; or - Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalence, demonstrated by a detailed resume.
Other applicants
Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Contact us
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Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.