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AQF Level 5Natural and physical sciences

Diploma in Animal Ecology

  • 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time

University of the Sunshine Coast in QLD offers Diploma in Animal Ecology, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time, with domestic fees from $9,536. Government subsidised places may be available.

University of the Sunshine Coast

Tier 2

University · QLD

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$9,536Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$9,536

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Diploma in Animal Ecology qualification offered by University of the Sunshine Coast covers and who it is designed for.

Students will study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology Subject to meeting all other entry criteria, students may receive up to 96 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.

In this program students will learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment. They'll study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales. They'll develop their skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator. For more information, visit Diploma in Animal Ecology at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast .