The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
| Code | Course and stream title |
|---|---|
| GCENVSCI-01 | Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science |
| GNENVSCI-02 | Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science |
| MAENVSCI-01 | Master of Environmental Science |
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course.
(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a) Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
(b) Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science
(c) Master of Environmental Science
(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any course in this sequence. Only the highest award completed will be conferred.
(1) With approval from the Dean available places will be offered to qualified applicants, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science requires:
(a) a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management or equivalent; or
(b) a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline or equivalent qualification; or
(c) a Bachelor's degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time, in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of studies; or
(d) minimum 5 years equivalent experience which is considered to demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude required to undertake the units of study
(3) Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science requires:
(a) a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management or equivalent; or
(b) a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline or equivalent qualification; or
c) completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
(4) Admission to the Master of Environmental Science requires:
(a) a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management, or equivalent qualification; or
(b) a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline or equivalent qualification; or
(c) completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
(1) The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the table for Environmental Science postgraduate courses. With the approval of the Dean and the program coordinator, candidates for the graduate diploma or master's degree, who have special aims or interests, may be allowed to substitute up to 12 credit points with relevant postgraduate units from outside the table.
(2) To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(a) 18 credit points of units of study from List 1 Selectives; and
(b) 6 credit points of units of study from List 2 Selectives.
(3) To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(a) 24 credit points of units of study from List 1 Selectives; and
(b) 24 credit points of units of study from List 2 Selectives.
(4) To qualify for the Master of Environmental Science a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(a) 24 credit points of units of study from List 1 Selectives;
(b) 6 or 18 credit points of research capstone units, according to the following rules, either:
(i) RESP5001 – Integrated Environmental Practice; or
(ii) all of ENVI5502 – Environmental Research Project A, and ENVI5503 – Environmental Research Project B, and ENVI5504 - Environmental Research Project C
(c) Any additional units of study selected from List 1 Selectives or List 2 Selectives to make up a total of 72 credit points.
Candidates offered admission to the Master of Environmental Science may be eligible for recognition of prior learning in accordance with the University Coursework Policy.
1. With approval of Dean or relevant delegate, a candidate for the master’s degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2027.
(2) Students who commence their candidature prior to 1 January 2027 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
