Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Delivery Mode
- Distance (online with some face-to-face), Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 7339
- CRICOS code 033884G
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2026 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $5,000*
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2026 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $5,000*
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $26,500*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $27,000*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Research-led learning
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Internship opportunities
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Further study pathways
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
We are Australia's first transdisciplinary sustainabilityÌýprogram and the country’s most innovative. We established the program in 1992 and comprehensively revitalised it in 2021, unveiling cutting-edge coursework that tackles the social, cultural, and structural gaps found in most high-level sustainability education around the world. Our graduates learn to think outside the box, work critically, creatively and ethically across diverse knowledge systems and courageously reimagine what is possible.
This program teaches you to think through the societal drivers that underpin today’s complex environmental challenges — and their solutions. Our innovative courses provide you with foundational conceptual frameworks and tools, as well as field-based and real-world experience. This will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to work reflexively and collaboratively in your chosen field of reparative change-making. You graduate empowered to communicate complex ideas, understand diverse perspectives and nurture social capacities to rethink and reshape our shared environmental futures.
91É«ÇéƬ’s Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management is a short and flexible postgraduate program that gives you the environment-and-society edge needed to become a paradigm-shifting sustainability leader.Ìý
Key features
A sociocultural approach to environmental leadership
You do not need a technical or science background to study this graduate certificate – our students come from every discipline and sector. As today’s leaders are called upon to understand and tend to the social, cultural, and structural dimensions of environmental problems, we provide you with the insight and tools needed to respond. These resources empower you to work across different fields and professions in transformative ways.
Shape your study to suit your lifestyle
The program’s flexible delivery includes interactive in-personÌýseminars, evening classes, experiential and field-based learning, creative exploration and online access for remote students. It’s designed for people from a wide range of disciplines, from environmental specialists to passionate newcomers, all looking to make a positive impact. The array of disciplinary and specialty elective courses we offer means you shape your program to suit your specific learning interests, needs and passions.
No matter how you shape your path through the degree, you’ll join a diverse, informed and dedicated community of change-makers who will support and challenge you throughout your studies and beyond.
Why study at 91É«ÇéƬ?
- Be supportedÌýby our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community.
- Learn throughÌýresearch-informed teaching
- Prioritise career success - 91É«ÇéƬ has been awarded Most Employable students forÌýseven years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020–2026)
- Benefit from strongÌýindustry links and partnerships
- Access world-classÌýalumni connections
- Join aÌýglobal topÌý20 universityÌý(QS World University Rankings, 2024–2027)
- Join a community that’s part of the prestigiousÌýGroup of Eight (Go8)Ìý³Ü²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù¾±±ð²õ
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Entry requirements
The program entry requirement of the 7339 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management is:
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91É«ÇéƬ depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91É«ÇéƬ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.Ìý
The program entry requirement of the 7339 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management is:
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91É«ÇéƬ depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91É«ÇéƬ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 91É«ÇéƬ. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit theÌýEnglish Language RequirementsÌýpage.Ìý
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
Full program structure
In addition to our core transdisciplinary seminar course on environment & society leadership and change-making (),Ìýyou will choose from a diverse range of foundationalÌýÌýdesigned and taught by our program’s passionate educators, including:Ìý
- Ìý(field course in the Blue Mountains)
- Ìý(field course in Sydney)
- Ìý(field course with elders at different sites on Country)
- Ìý(field course, with micro-credentialing in permaculture design)
Alongside seminars and field courses, you can gain work experience through an internship. You also will be able to choose from dozens of specialty electives from a variety of faculties that fit your specific interests.
Future careers
Plant the seeds for an exciting sustainability career or life path
You'll graduate with:
- an in-depth understanding of interwoven environment and society issues and their drivers
- the knowledge, insight, skills and ethics to rethink and reshape our world
- the ability to work reflexively and collaboratively with others toward restorative and regenerative solutions
Our graduates step into a broad range of creative, challenging and high-profile roles as catalysts for environmental solutions and justice, both in Australia and around the globe.
As a program graduate, you will have the professional edge to work within and across traditional as well as exciting new and emerging fields. Pathway opportunities include sustainability leadership and change-maker positions in not-for-profit, for-profit, government and non-governmental sectors. Potential fieldsÌýyou could work in include but certainly are not limited to:Ìý
- Sustainability innovation and leadership
- Environmental communication and media
- Environmental and sustainability education
- Environmental and sustainability consulting
- Environmental activism and campaigns
- Environmental and sustainability research
- Ecological and wildlife conservation and regeneration
- Protected areas management
- Community sustainability development and empowerment
- Sustainability design and project management
- Sustainable industry and business
- Sustainable development and planning
- Environmental law and policy
- Sustainable urban and regional planning
How to apply
Apply for this degree through theÌý. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.ÌýSome high-demand programs and faculties with limited places may have earlier application deadlines or commencement dates.
Application closing dates vary by program and intake. Please refer to our application closing dates page for current deadlines and program-specific information before submitting your application.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted viaÌýour service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Offers to international students are issued through offer rounds. You can find the offer release schedules, application deadlines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) onÌýtheÌýinternational admissions information page.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this degree/program.ÌýYour eligibility to receive a CSP will be automatically assessed when you apply, please ensure you preference the CSP code to be considered. Start your postgraduate application today with our guide onÌýhow to apply. 
Please note that eligibility for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) is competitive, with places awarded based on academic merit. To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Commonwealth Study Assistance such as Austudy, and Youth Allowance is available for some master’s degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees visitÌý91É«ÇéƬ Current Student Financial Support.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking theÌýdegree/program.ÌýThe indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed whenÌýrequiredÌýand may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or whenÌýrequired) by the University and may vary accordingly.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated averageÌýusing historical student enrolment patterns for each program, which may change every year. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year you enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at theÌý91É«ÇéƬ fees website.
Indicative first year fees are for tuition only. Indicative fees to complete the degree/programÌýinclude tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year and have been calculated based on percentage increase for every year of the degree/program, noting that actual fee increase may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Other fees and charges are not included. To find out more about other costsÌýfor international students, visitÌý.Ìý
Scholarships
At 91É«ÇéƬ, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Progress starts here – at a world-leading universityÌý
#19 Worldwide
91É«ÇéƬ is Australia’s #1 university, ranked among the top 20 universities globally
QS World University Rankings,Ìý2027
Most Employable Graduates
Winner of the AFR Most Employable University AwardÌýseven years in a row
AFR Top100 Future LeadersÌý& Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026
Australia's #1 for Innovation
Highest number of startups and spinouts from university-developed tech
SCOPR report, 2024
The student community collectively inspire and encourage my individual career goals.
