Course overview
In the graduate diploma you will continue to build on the knowledge and skills you gained in the graduate certificate that are necessary to effect change and respond to the global environment and climate emergency.
You’ll engage with climate emergency issues, explore approaches to inform relevant policies and practices and apply your learnings to develop a strategic response.
The graduate diploma will provide you with a strong basis to meet professional practice and development challenges. Upon successful completion of the course you may enrol in the master degree.
This course caters for both full-time and part-time students.
Career outcomes
Organisations are increasingly working with environment and sustainability consultants in order to be environmentally responsible and to improve their stakeholder relationships. This course will prepare you for employment in various public and private sectors that require specialist knowledge of applying environmental and sustainability practices to all levels of business and organisations.
Industries
- Urban/environmental planning
- Government
- Construction
- Engineering
- Regional development
- Conservation and environment
- Land use
- Resources and energy
- Transport
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
This course comprises three additional core units and an optional unit to suit your background and career goals.
You will be exposed to ground-breaking research and real-world practices through lectures and workshops delivered by consultants from industry and government.
You will strengthen your skills in social research, analysis and broad stakeholder engagement, and explore approaches to informing relevant policies and practices in fields such as urban adaptation and resilience to climate change, waste and water management, renewable energy, transport, climate-change policies, sustainable production and consumption, and the future of food.
You will also have access to the innovative Legacy Living Laboratory (L3) and use the L3 visualisation hub to expand your knowledge and further build capabilities to contribute to solutions to biodiversity loss, extreme climatic events and other issues affecting communities globally.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
Students may transfer to this course after successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$24,468*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you’ll apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 2, 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 |
Location and delivery
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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