Graduate Diploma in Environment and Climate Emergency
In the graduate diploma you will continue to build on the knowledge and skills you gained in the graduate certificate that are necessary to effect change and respond to the global environment and climate emergency.
The course comprises three additional core units and an optional unit to suit your background and career goals.
You will be exposed to ground-breaking research and real-world practices through lectures and workshops delivered by consultants from industry and government.
You will strengthen your skills in social research, analysis and broad stakeholder engagement, and explore approaches to informing relevant policies and practices in fields such as urban adaptation and resilience to climate change, waste and water management, renewable energy, transport, climate-change policies, sustainable production and consumption, and the future of food.
You will also have access to the innovative Legacy Living Laboratory (L3) and use the L3 visualisation hub to expand your knowledge and further build capabilities to contribute to solutions to biodiversity loss, extreme climatic events and other issues affecting communities globally.
The graduate diploma will provide you with a strong basis to meet professional practice and development challenges. Upon successful completion of the course you may enrol in the master degree.
This course caters for both full-time and part-time students.
Campus Information
Perth
In close proximity to everything Perth has to offer, it boasts 116 hectares of bold architecture nestled amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. Thousands of students fill the campus grounds every day of semester, creating a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere. Over the past decade, the campus has undergone some major changes, with a variety of stunning modern buildings now interspersed with the original 1960s architecture. The majority of Curtin courses are delivered on this campus.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Conditions and benefits
Our people are the key to making our services and environment uniquely Curtin. We value the contribution of our employees by offering a range of employment conditions and workplace benefits which support and develop rewarding careers, healthy lifestyle and work/life balance.
Employment conditions and benefits
In addition to providing a range of benefits and programs as conditions of employment for staff, we offer lifestyle and financial benefits; essential services (banking, superannuation and health insurance) to nice-to-haves (shopping, travel and entertainment).
We provide competitive superannuation contributions to our staff of up to 17% via schemes administrated by UniSuper.
Salary packaging is an option available to all employees of Curtin who have either an ongoing or a fixed term contract. Salary packaging allows employees to sacrifice some gross (post-tax) salary in return for services or goods that are charged pre-tax, saving the employee the equivalent tax rate that would be paid on that portion of income.
Enterprise agreements
- Curtin Academic, Professional and General staff members
- Curtin Sport and Recreation
- Curtin Early Learning Centre
Salary information
View our current salary rates for the following types of employment:
- Academic staff
- Casual academic staff
- Curtin English academic staff
- General/professional staff (individual)
- General/professional staff (joint)
- Childcare staff
Recognition
At Curtin, our mission is to ‘Transform lives & communities through education & research’. Our employees make this mission a reality through innovation and striving for excellence. We recognise, encourage and reward our staff to deliver on our transformational agenda.
There are many ways we celebrate the significant achievements and milestones of our staff, including Vice-Chancellor Awards and Curtinnovation Awards.
Flexibility at work
Curtin believes in encouraging every employee to enjoy the right work-life balance. We empower our staff to manage their time and work effectively and promote flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies.
Our flexible work and leave options include paid parental leave for primary caregivers and partners, purchased leave arrangements and technology which supports working remotely.
Health and wellbeing
At Curtin, we care about the health and wellbeing of our staff and support their involvement in a number of health and wellbeing initiatives; including utilising on-campus health services, healthy living seminars, pedometer challenges, flu vaccinations and discounted gym membership and health insurance.
Personal development
We support the professional development and training of our staff through courses, academic promotions, secondments, Career Conversations and Work Planning processes.
We want to help you grow, succeed and celebrate your achievements; through the provision of a variety of learning and development opportunities. Build your skills and advance your career through study support, on-demand e-learning, coaching and mentoring.
PSW Opportunity
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Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
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Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a relevant science or engineering discipline for entry into the course
- Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing = 6
- Speaking = 6
- Reading = 6
- Listening = 6
- Overall band score = 6.5
- Course Code: 0101366
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
31992 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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