Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation (GCertClimAdapt)

Program Code
GCCCA

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Special Notes

Note: This program will not be offered in 2016.

Academic Year
2017

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation will provide graduates with specialised skills that will prepare them to undertake work in the climate change adaptation space. Graduates will build theoretical understanding of the field while learning practical skills in adaptation. Its interdisciplinary focus will enable graduates to be employed in a diverse range of positions.
The Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 0.5 years.

Academic Program Rules for Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation

There shall be a Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of:

  1. Core courses to the value of 12 units

Core Courses

  • Core Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    GEOG 5011EX Introduction to Climate Adaptation 3
    GEOG 5012EX Identifying Risks and Vulnerabilities 3
    GEOG 5013EX Communication & Evaluation of Climate Adaptation 3
    GEOG 5014EX Adaptation Options for Management 3