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.
- 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)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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,...
Environmental Compliance Officer
An Environmental Compliance Officer ensures that organisations adhere to environmental laws and regulations. You might work for government agencies...
Environmental Consultant
An Environmental Consultant provides advice on environmental issues to businesses, organisations and government departments. You might look at curr...
Environmental Technician
An Environmental Technician monitors and analyses environmental conditions to support conservation and sustainability efforts. You might work in la...
Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Officers help organisations reduce their emissions and carbon footprint. They develop and implement a sustainability plan as well as...
About University of New England
UNE is the highest rated Australian university for student satisfaction.
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Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.
As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.
