University Of The Sunshine Coast
A career that combines environmental studies, exploration and adventure. This diploma equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to the leadership of transformative outdoor environmental experiences in natural settings as a guide and scientific interpreter.
In this program you will:
Learn to navigate diverse terrain using non-motorised modes of travel
Develop an understanding of environmental management objectives, and learn about unique terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them
Complete supervised outdoor environmental studies fieldwork (depending on elective choices) in local natural environments and World Heritage Areas
Sunshine Coast, Australia
12 Months
AU$ 24,000
IELTS: 6
Required courses (8) 96 units
Select 4 required courses (48 units) from:
ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
ENS120 Introduction to Environmental Management
OES100 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
OES101 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
OES104 Learning in Australian Landscapes
OES215 Marine Science Education Fieldwork
OES240 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
SUS202 Communicating Sustainability
PLUS select 4 recommended courses (48 units) from:
ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes
ENS223 Environmental Impact Assessment
ENS282 Coastal and Marine Ecology
GEO100 The Changing Planet
GEO201 Hydrology and Geomorphology
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS201 Measuring Sustainability
International students who have completed studies relevant to the program are eligible for up to four courses credit based on the previous completed studies.
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$24,000
Entry-level environmental management positions
Outdoor education leaders
Outdoor environmental studies