
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
Drawing on a wide range of science-based disciplines and applications ranging from ecology to solar power, analytical chemistry to geomorphology, the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science gives you a grounding in basic environmental issues. This one-year course is designed for new graduates keen to kick-start their career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 074173M
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Course overview
Drawing on a wide range of science-based disciplines and applications ranging from ecology to solar power, analytical chemistry to geomorphology, the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science gives you a grounding in basic environmental issues. This one-year course is designed for new graduates keen to kick-start their career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
For admission into this course, you should have: - a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management; or equivalent qualification; or - a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline or equivalent qualification; or - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification. A credit average means a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 65. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
For admission into this course, you should have: - a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management; or equivalent qualification; or - a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline or equivalent qualification; or - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification. A credit average means a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 65.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $47,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Environmental Sciencesydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

