Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability
Course code | 101211 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an undergraduate teaching degree, or other relevant degree or diploma, from this or another university; or equivalent. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
OPTIONS
Select 9 credit points of specified subjects from List 1
List 1
EV5008:03 Professional Placement
EV5208:03 World Heritage and National Estate Processes
EV5209:03 Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management
EV5210:03 Management of Marine Protected Areas
EV5251:03 Environmental Impacts of Human Activities in Protected Areas
EV5252:03 Indigenous Environmental Management
EV5404:03 Field Studies in Tropical Geography
EV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management
ED5912:03 Co-Learning for a Sustainable Future
ED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change
ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY |
Approved abbreviation | GCertEd(Sustain) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |