S6W Graduate Diploma of Environmental Studies with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma of Environmental Studies with Honours
Abbreviation: GradDipEnvSt(Hons)
Course code: S6W
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2390
Introductory comments
Lecturers: Assoc Prof JJ Todd, Dr PR Hay, Dr PB McQuillan, Dr JA Russell, Dr LK
Kriwoken, Dr E Stratford, Prof JB Kirkpatrick, and others.
This course is offered internally on the Hobart campus, on a 1 year full-time or 2 years
part-time basis. Extensions may be possible for a candidate whose work has been
interrupted by illness.
The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies with Honours is specifically designed
for those with a tertiary qualification of suitable standard who wish to gain a first
qualification in Environmental Studies which can then act as a bridge to higher degrees.
It is also appropriate for those wishing to make a career change into an environmental
management area, for those wishing to combine environmentally based skills with their
current specialisations, and for those who wish to increase their knowledge out of interest.
Admission & prerequisites
Applicants should possess a bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
Undergraduate grades must average Credit or better, unless entry approval is given by the
course coordinator.
Course objectives
The course is designed to demonstrate research ability in interdisciplinary environmental
studies and environmental management
Career outcomes
The course provides entry into research-based higher degree study, and can lead to
employment in environmental management, environmental policy formation, or
environmental education.
Course structure
Students take two of the units required for the Graduate Diploma of Environmental
Studies, as approved by the Coordinator of Environmental Studies, and must also
complete an honours thesis.
Assessment: The Environmental Studies units (50%) are assessed on the basis of essays,
seminars and research projects. The thesis (50%) is assessed by one external and one
internal examiner.
Schedule
Unit title
Environmental
Technology
Ecosystems
Environmental
campus-sem
H1
weight
0%
code
KGE512
H1
H2
0%
0%
KGE513
KGE514
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S6W Graduate Diploma of Environmental Studies with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Planning
Environmental
Values
H2
0%
KGE515
KGA406 Special Topic in Environmental Studies – contact the Faculty for details of this
unit
KGE540 or KGE541
Honours Thesis
H
0%
Students must also enrol in one of the following weighted umbrella codes and in the
appropriate units
Graduate Diploma H
100%
KGE505
of Environmental
Studies with
Honours (full time)
[a]
Graduate Diploma H
of Environmental
Studies with
Honours (part time)
50%
KGE506
[a]
[a]
The appropriate ‘umbrella’ code must be entered on all GradDipEnvSt(Hons)
enrolments, in addition to the individual units’ code. A weighting
of 0% must be entered against the individual unit codes.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Assoc Prof John Todd ph 6226 2390 fax 6226 2989
<John.Todd@utas.edu.au>John.Todd
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $13,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 6 | Total students
enrolled this year: 7
Approximate student-staff contact hours | approx 10 hrs weekly for 13 weeks; regular
meeting with supervisor for 13 weeks 26 weeks
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