Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems (GCSS)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems is no longer available.
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5494
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- Hold an approved Bachelor degree; OR
- Satisfy the Exec Dean that, based on the student's post secondary study and relevant work experience, student is suitably qualified for admission.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5494
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- Hold an approved Bachelor degree; OR
- Satisfy the Exec Dean that, based on the student's post secondary study and relevant work experience, student is suitably qualified for admission.
CRICOS Code: 069417E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
view the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems?
This program has a generic systems core that allows building various disciplinary fields as areas of focus within a framework of systems thinking and practice (including the use of tools to deal with complexity and integration). Students from these different fields will have the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary and inter-faculty teams to practice the design of sustainable systems from different disciplinary angles. Students will be equipped with teamwork ethics and systems based knowledge, attitudes and tools to unravel and deal with complex issues in their day to day work, becoming fully equipped to be effective in our turbulent and changing 21st Century knowledge society.
What you can study
Please Note: the following fields are available at St Lucia only -
- Environmental Markets
- Food Security and Agrifood Systems
- Heritage Development
- Resilient Communities
- Systems Engineering
The following major is available across St Lucia and Gatton -
- Global Livestock Production
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
- Hold an approved Bachelor degree; OR
- Satisfy the Exec Dean that, based on the student's post secondary study and relevant work experience, student is suitably qualified for admission.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- Hold an approved Bachelor degree; OR
- Satisfy the Exec Dean that, based on the student's post secondary study and relevant work experience, student is suitably qualified for admission.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 069417E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Systems, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#8 from the MSS list comprising:
- #2 from Part A
- #4 from Part D in a nominated field
- #2 from Parts B or D
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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