Advanced Diploma in Environmental Studies

This diploma builds a strong scientific foundation through core studies in ecology and environmental studies, progressing through three research projects and a final Industry Project. Electives are extensive, spanning wildlife management, marine studies, conservation, environmental assessment and business skills, letting you build genuine depth in the areas that matter most to your career. Suitable for those seeking a substantial qualification for a career in environmental management or conservation.

Learn about the Environment and Develop your skills with this diploma level course This flexible and unique course offers you the best of our environmental courses and the practicability of business, photography and research. This is an exciting qualification for anyone working in the field, wishing to work with the environment or just for interest. Study with great flexibility by offering 6 core modules and a diverse range of 30 electives of which students get to select 19. Electives include Marine Studies, Nature Park Management I and II, Earth Science, Digital Photography, Plant Ecology, Soil Management, Vertebrate Zoology, Reafforestation (Land care), Conservation and Environmental Management, Weed Control, Wildlife Management and many more. Modules Core Modules These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification -Advanced Diploma in Environmental Studies. Environmental Studies Introduction To Ecology BEN101 Industry Project BIP000 Research Project I BGN102 Research Project II BGN201 Research Project III BGN202 Elective Modules In addition to the core modules, students study any 19 of the following modules. Geology BSC115 Marsupials Plant Taxonomy BHT334 Business Operations VBS006 Business Studies BBS101 Financial (Money) Management BBS104 Marine Studies I BEN103 Nature Park Management I BEN120 Forage Management BAG226 Ornithology BEN102 Soil Management - Horticulture BHT105 Soil Management (Agriculture) BAG103 Vertebrate Zoology BEN104 Conservation & Environmental Management BEN201 Digital Photography (Short Course) BPH202 Earth Science BEN204 Environmental Waste Management BEN202 Marine Studies II BEN203 Nature Park Management II BEN204 Project Management BBS201 Trees For Rehabilitation (Landcare Reafforestation) BHT205 Nature Park Management I Weed Control BHT209 Wildlife Management BEN205 Business Planning BBS302 Environmental Assessment BEN301 Plant Ecology BSC302 Soil Management - Crops BHT303 Water Conservation and Management BEN302 Wildlife Conservation Botany I Ecotour Management Alternative Energy Statistics Note that each module in the Qualification -Advanced Diploma in Environmental Studies is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately. Getting an Environmental Job People are increasingly more environmentally aware and job opportunities are expanding rapidly in this and related industries. Despite this fact, many graduates from environmental courses can find it difficult to obtain employment. Often this may be attributed to the type of course they have undertaken, or the level at which they have studied. Many environmental courses also begin with general study and finish off with study in a specific and narrow field. This is important if you are to become an expert in a specialised field, but it can mean that your job opportunities become limited due to high competition between applicants for a limited number of available positions. What is Different about Studying with ACS? This is what one of our students said: "The main difference between my experience of studying at University and studying with ACS is that at University you're basically regurgitating text books. In contrast ACS assignments can be quite involved requiring hands-on application of principles, creative thinking and analysis." Dennis - Certificate graduate, who previously completed a university degree. Increase Your Prospects You can increase your chances of gaining employment. Studying should not only develop your intelligence and knowledge; but also: Build networking (develop contacts within an industry) Improve your ability to communicate with colleagues Develop problem solving skills Expand awareness and develop creativity Develop attributes that set you apart from others in your industry Motivate you, build confidence, and more According to some authorities, success is actually only affected about 20% by your knowledge and intelligence. Our school works at helping you in a holistic way, to develop all of the things mentioned above, in a way that relates to the discipline you are studying; and in this way, giving you the capacity to apply yourself to unanticipated problems, to understand new information as it emerges, to see and seize on new opportunities as they reveal themselves, and to continue to grow your abilities within your discipline as you progress through life after study. In a world that is changing faster all the time; it is difficult to even be certain how this industry might change between the start of your course, and the time you finish studying. With this in mind; any course that is to have long term value in today's world, must develop broad generic skills (as above). This approach to education is not unique to ACS, but it is an approach tested, proven and adopted in our courses; and an approach that is also used by some of the most successful, cutting edge universities and colleges around the world. WHAT NEXT? Register to Study -Go to panel toward top of this page (right column) or Get Advice -Use our FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE to contact a tutor CLICK TO CONTACT US