University of New England

Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Environmental Studies at UNE is a diverse area of study that helps you to understand our natural environment and gain skills to make a tangible impact on our world.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies provides you with a wide range of foundational knowledge and skills in this rapidly evolving area.

Whether you want to experience a taste for university studies, or you're currently working in the field and want to gain tertiary qualifications to boost your skills, this course is the ideal starting point.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

  • Level and type of qualification (Certificate III or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete.

You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.

You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:

  • Professional Experience
  • Mature Age Special Entry
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $4,464 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$4,464
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$4,464
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $4,464 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies will prepare you for the following roles.

Conservation Officer

Conservation Officers develop and implement programs to protect our environment and natural resources including agricultural land, forests, fishes,...

Avg yearly income $92,300
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Compliance Officer

An Environmental Compliance Officer ensures that organisations adhere to environmental laws and regulations. You might work for government agencies...

Avg yearly income $79,040
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Consultant

An Environmental Consultant provides advice on environmental issues to businesses, organisations and government departments. You might look at curr...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Environmental Technician

An Environmental Technician monitors and analyses environmental conditions to support conservation and sustainability efforts. You might work in la...

Avg yearly income $71,968
Entry barriers Low

Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officers help organisations reduce their emissions and carbon footprint. They develop and implement a sustainability plan as well as...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.