Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development

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Duration
0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time
Location
Online and Melbourne
Next start term
Term 2, 2025
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CM84
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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development offers a comprehensive introduction to the core principles and practices of sustainability within a global framework. 

Designed to equip professionals with the expertise to address complex environmental challenges, the course delves into the interconnected social, economic, and governance aspects of sustainability. You will explore key areas such as sustainable development, environmental management, and policy strategies through four interdisciplinary units. This sustainable development course provides a strong foundation ideal for expanding your skills and making a meaningful impact in sustainability-focused roles across diverse industries.

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development is part of a suite of postgraduate courses in this field, making it ideal as a standalone postgraduate qualification in sustainable development or as a stepping stone towards advanced studies in sustainability such as CQU's Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Development and Master of Sustainable Development.

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development prepares you for entry-level roles in sustainability across government, non-profit, and corporate sectors. You'll have the skills and knowledge to pursue roles that help organisations implement sustainable practices and policies, such as: 

  • sustainability officer, 
  • environmental advisor, or 
  • project coordinator.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

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Your Course

You must complete four units. (24 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

What You'll Study

In this course, you'll study four units from the list below.

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Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

Fees & Scholarships

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The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees. 

Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.

How to Apply

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