Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation
Program code
3372
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year part-time
Credit points
40
Indicative fee
$6,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
About this program
Increase system resilience in the face of climate change.
Gain a sound interdisciplinary knowledge of climate change, and tools that increase society's resilience to its impacts, in this graduate certificate. Designed for professionals from any background, this certificate provides the ability to analyse impacts of climate change while also developing the creative skills needed to build durability against those impacts across society and the environment.
This includes the ability to develop and deploy adaptation strategies to protect communities, businesses, government agencies, infrastructure, and natural assets. These skills can be applied at the local, national and international levels in the private, community, and public sectors.
As a student, you will be empowered to get involved in improving the planning of urban areas, providing better services to the public to improve wellbeing. In the process, you'll support the transformation of economic development, the creation of new management plans to conserve biodiversity, the development of treaties to protect major earth systems, and more.
Industry and expert connections
Through collaboration in group projects, you'll have the opportunity to use your disciplinary background and skills to delve deeper into some aspect of this key global issue while working alongside student peers from a variety of professions. The interactive nature of this graduate certificate will ensure you can make connections with fellow students and our academics, which will be valuable additions to your professional network in this burgeoning field of climate change adaptation.
Graduate outcomes
The global commitment to mitigate climate change requires structural changes in the global economy, and that means knowledge in this area will be increasingly relevant not only in the environmental sciences but also in other disciplines, such as business, engineering, planning, and public health. Climate influences all aspects of the earth's systems, including ecosystem function and structure, human health, agricultural productivity and our overall socio-economic well-being. This graduate certificate also offers a pathway to further study in our Master of Climate Change Adaptation.
Flexibility
Study anytime, anywhere - This degree is available online through our Digital campus, giving you more room to fit university with your work and social life.
Pursue further study
The courses in this graduate certificate may be credited towards a related graduate diploma or masters degree. Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past, which will give you an idea of what you can expect.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3372 | Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation (this program) | Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 5765 | Master of Climate Change Adaptation | Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This Graduate Certificate will be offered part-time via online delivery.
Work-integrated learning
The University supports its students to undertake work experience that complements their degree. Work experience is normally arranged by you with an employer you select but with approval from your Program Director.
My career opportunities
Climate influences all aspects of the earth's systems, including ecosystem function and structure, human health, agricultural productivity and our overall socio-economic well-being. As such, the knowledge that's part of this course is useful across a range of industries, from public health to public sector policy advice.
Key employment sectors
- Public Administration and Safety
- Financial and Insurance Services
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Education and Training
- Other Industries
Potential job outcomes
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental manager
- Policy and planning manager
- Business analyst
- Emissions analyst
- Operational researcher
- Environmental health officer
- Policy analyst
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation (3372)
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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Further information
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution. Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.