Degree overview
Gain the latest in-demand skills for professional success in environmental science.
A pathway into the UniSA Master of Environmental Science.
Research rated well above world-class in environmental sciences and management.1
Career outcomes
Your career
This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in the sustainability and environmental sector. Employment can be found in the following areas:
federal and state government departments and agencies
local authority departments and agencies
large private sector industries
small and medium enterprises (e.g. tourism, hospitality, planning)
engineering and consulting companies
non-government organisations (there are many aid and welfare organisations operating sustainability initiatives in developing countries)
Careers to consider:
environmental adviser: offering environmental support to construction sites; ensuring compliance with environmental regulations; helping to achieve environmental targets (e.g. sending zero waste to landfill); liaising with site teams, the client, stakeholders and other environmental teams
land management officer: engaging with and mobilising land managers to continuously improve management of their land and water through a whole of landscape approach to NRM; contributing to the operational management of parks and reserves; delivering on-ground works, community events, activities and minor projects
environmental manager: managing environmental management systems within an organisation; identifying, solving and alleviating environmental issues such as pollution and waste treatment; working in compliance with environmental legislation; ensuring corporate sustainable development
sustainability officer: setting sustainability policies, goals and objectives; reducing a company's carbon footprint in compliance with government environmental regulations; developing partnerships (e.g. with government agencies and the community) to deliver environmental sustainability projects.
