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Diploma of Outdoor Environmental Studies
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Sippy Downs, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma in Outdoor Environmental Studies is a 1-year full-time program at UniSC Sunshine Coast (96 units).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Outdoor Environmental Studies
- apply scientific reasoning
- interpret evidence and communicate analytical findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Entry-level environmental management positions
- Outdoor education leaders
- Outdoor environmental studies
Curriculum
- 96-unit program over 1 year. Courses include Endangered Animals and their Conservation
- Marine Vertebrates: Sharks
- Seabirds
- Fish
- Turtles and Whales
- Introduction to Environmental Management
- Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
- Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
- Learning in Australian Landscapes. Full-time load is about 96 units a year.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent with country-specific minimum grades.
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with good grades (country-specific minimums, E.g. IB Diploma 24 points, A-Levels 4 points, India CBSE/CISCE 60% in best four subjects, China Senior High School 70%), Some programs need higher grades or prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 76 (writing 18)
- PTE Academic 50 (no subscore below 50)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 169 (min 162 each skill)
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | UniSC Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science, Technology and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | UniSC offers international student scholarships. Its 2026 International Student Scholarship provided a 15% tuition reduction, while the 2026 Bright Futures Scholarship offered 20% for specified citizenships or courses. Those 2026 awards cannot be deferred to 2027; check the current intake's award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $21,000 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $24,700 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each band), TOEFL iBT 76 (writing 18), PTE Academic 50 (no subscore below 50), Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 169 (min 162 each skill), IELTS 6.