Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management

Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management

Graduate degree
6 months
Processing time: 20 days
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: A$19,728
Domestic tuition: A$15,488

Program overview

There is a strong demand to increase the number of fire-qualified professionals and to equip existing professionals with world-best practice skills in planning, design and managing fire risk in semi-urban and rural environments. You are provided with the opportunity to participate in case studies of best practice and to develop professional networks in the fire risk management arena.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or An undergraduate degree with a major in any area, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, and at least 25 points (two subjects) in one or more of chemistry, biology, mathematics or statistics subjects (or equivalent), or An undergraduate degree with a major in any area and a Graduate Certificate in Environment, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or A two-year associate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline and five years of documented, relevant professional experience, and an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee to confirm generic skills necessary for successful study in the program. IELTS – you need a score of 6.5 or more in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

Career opportunities

Bushfire risk officers Land management consultants Town planners

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia

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