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Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
This short course gives a first look at environmental issues.
- How long it takes
- 6 months
- full time
- Level
- Other Undergraduate Award Course
- University
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a keen interest in the natural environment
- an open mind about environmental issues
- willingness to read and think critically
- basic skills in written communication
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Charles Sturt University (opens in a new tab)
Charles Sturt University
Albury - Wodonga, NSW
4.0from 631 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA
5.0from 2 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies.
- Introduction to environmental issues
- Biology and earth science
- Human impact on the environment
- Research and analysis skills
- Presenting information
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?