Graduate Certificate of Climate Adaptation (GCCA) - GCClim
| Distance education | |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March) Semester 2 (July) |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place |
| Standard duration: | 1 year part-time |
Contact us
| Future Australian and New Zealand students | Future International students | Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315 Email: study@usq.edu.au |
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543 Email: international@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email: usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program objectives
On completion of the award, students will be able to:
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demonstrate an in-depth understanding of global climatic and environmental changes
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describe the functioning of the global climate system
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apply the principles of climate adaptation across a range of professions
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assess the risks of climatic changes and climate variability
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evaluate opportunities that may arise from climate change and variability
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provide scientific literature reports
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express and communicate scientific knowledge and concepts across a range of professions
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display a thorough understanding of the impact of climate change and variability upon natural and human systems
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contribute within their profession to sustainable natural resource management and sustained economic growth.
Admission requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications may be accepted into the program:
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to be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must have a three-year degree from an Australian or other recognized university or equivalent.
Domestic and International Applicants from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy .
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, Applicants may be admitted to an Award Program.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the
Domestic full fee paying students
may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship
requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa
holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens
who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program
pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The program requires the completion of four of the listed courses. All courses are available in external mode and the mandatory core course for all students to complete within the GCCA Graduate Certificate of Climate Adaptation is . At least two of the other courses need to come from USQ which are the climate change and adaptation courses listed below. A fourth course can be selected from (b) or (c) with a natural resource management sustainability focus from either ANU via cross-institutional enrolment or alternatively from USQ.
| (a) Mandatory Core Course |
| (b) Climate Change and Adaptation Courses |
| (c) Natural Resource Management and Sustainability Courses |
Students are required to contact the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences for further advice if students wish to enrol in ANU courses via cross-institutional enrolment. Available courses from ANU include ENVS1001 Resources, Environment and Society: Geography and Sustainability and ENVS3028 Environmental Policy and Planning.
Required time limits
Students have a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 4 years to complete this program.
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.
Other program requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Climate Adaptation a candidate must complete a total of four units of study as prescribed above within four years of admission to the program. At least three units of study must be completed at USQ.