Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management

Get the job done

Responding effectively to environmental problems involves far more than applying scientific knowledge, or the ‘top-down’ regulation of people and their environments.

The future of our planet relies on informed and creative thinking around policy and practice. This kind of environmental expertise is critical and in high demand. 

What will you do?

Our Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management provides a six-month fast track to making a real difference. You will:

  • explore environmental economics, governance and planning in depth
  • address how the signature environmental issues of our time are to be managed—from deforestation to global warming and water shortages
  • consider how ethics can shape environmental policy and management in different domains
  • build advanced research skills.

Where could it take you?

You could set up environmental programs for the public to air their concerns or better understand issues that affect them. You might negotiate environmental policy design with private businesses and government sectors. Perhaps you’ll help implement economic incentives or decentralised solutions to environmental problems.


  • Drive the creation of policy that protects our environment
  • Ranked in the top 150-200 in the world for Geography^
  • 91% full-time employment for postgrad environmental studies graduates

^QS World University Rankings, 2022

Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3PC002
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.

  • Admissions Transparency Data
    Student Profile
    Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023
    Number of students Percentage of all students
    International students N/A N/A
    All students 1 100.0%

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Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Australian Full-fee place: $8,000

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This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:

  • receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
  • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
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Scholarships

Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.

Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships

To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships

Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates of the program will be well equipped to take up policy roles in government and a variety of roles in environmental management for government agencies, industry and the not-for-profit sector.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Land Resources and Land Care;  Natural Resource Manager;  Natural Resource Planner;  Catchment Management;  Climate and Ecosystem Modeller;  Conservation Officer;  Corporate Policy Advisor;  Corporate Sustainability Professional;  Science Communicators;  Environment Protection Officer ...

Degree Structure

Students choose one of the core or elective courses.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Assessment

Written assignments, oral presentation, research, exams.

Related Degrees

Master of Environmental Policy and Management
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management

Further Study

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The University has numerous support networks to assist students with adjusting to their new lifestyle, and the difficulties this may bring.
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Molly Healy

Master of Arts and Master of Laws

Faculty of Arts, Business Law & Economics

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Last updated: Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024