Diploma in Environmental Science
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
If you have a passion for science, sustainability and want to play a part in solving the
environmental problems facing our society, then the Diploma in Environmental Science is a great place to start.
You'll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis. Choose to study across a range of disciplines including ecosystems, human geography, oceans and environmental values and ethics.
You will receive embedded support from the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, including access to a dedicated Student Liaison Officer, a quiet workspace for independent study and smaller class sizes in your foundational courses.
The Diploma in Environmental Science provides you with a level 5 diploma and a degree pathway at the University of Newcastle. Upon completion of the Diploma in Environmental Science you’ll receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of
Environmental Science and Management, Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation, Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science.
Majors
Areas of study
Science and the Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Coastal and Marine Science.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Professionals in environmental science work in a large range of areas including environmental impact and assessment, environmental science, environmental health and sustainability, earth sciences (including geology), laboratory and research work, marine biology, mining and exploration, teaching and urban and regional planning.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 56.1 | 56.1 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 50.2 | 50.2 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Other
Indicative ATAR
50.20
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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