Online Geography Degree :: Accredited Universities

Environmental planning is critical for the sustainability of places, communities, regions and environments. This course is professionally accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia and offers outstanding career opportunities and flexible study options. The Master of Environmental Planning is offered by the School of Geography and Environmental Studies in either full-time or part-time mode. The course can be studied on-campus at Hobart or by Distance Education.

Entry Requirements

Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably at credit level or better, or other tertiary qualifications deemed by the University to be equivalent. A grade of Credit (CR) or better must be achieved in at least 50% of coursework units in order for a student to proceed to the thesis component of the Masters. Candidates failing to meet this requirement will be transferred into the Graduate Diploma.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Bachelor of Environmental Science will help you achieve a holistic understanding of the science of environmental processes and challenges and an ability to think systemically and systematically about natural resource management and social and economic development.

The first year of the program (or part-time equivalent) will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge in environmental studies, as well as developing generic skills in the sciences and social sciences/humanities, emphasising the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. Subsequent years will provide you with the opportunity for progressive specialisation. Considerable scope is allowed in your choice of electives, will enable you to develop a particular emphasis in science, humanities/social science, occupational health and safety, or in other fields of interest.

One of the benefits of studying at CQUniversity is that we offer a multidisciplinary approach to environmental science, combining courses from biology, chemistry, geography and sociology. This ensures that our program is better aligned to what is required in the workplace as well as making you more employable on completion.

At CQUniversity we also offer the right combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including both laboratory and field work. The program is designed to reflect the needs of industry and you can choose to undertake an industry placement, allowing you to put your learned theory into practice. A workplace placement will also provide you with an opportunity to network with industry representatives and give you a competitive edge when seeking employment.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Some courses have a residential component for distance education students.

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Our environment is under threat from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and resource depletion. This course combines aspects of biology, ecology, geography, chemistry, technology and social science to help you understand the whole picture. You’ll develop the scientific knowledge and techniques needed to understand environmental patterns and processes, investigate ecosystems, and to address local and global environmental issues. You’ll also investigate how environmental science relates to society.

Key features of the course
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- Investigates the complexities of the natural environment and our relationship with it

- Explores the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and in living sustainably

- Develops your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills

- Includes compulsory fieldwork, which you’ll undertake at a UK-based residential school.

Entry Requirements

None

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Prepare to take leadership roles in addressing complex environmental design problems in settings ranging from urban design to conservation planning, with the 35-credit Master of Professional Studies in Geodesign from Penn State World Campus. As a student in our geodesign program, you can learn to capitalize on the power of spatial knowledge and evolving technologies, identify opportunities that emerge to better inform the design, understand your relevance to particular situations, and assist communities in designing alternative futures based on a unique process that brings all this information into focus.

Geodesign at Penn State

The World Campus graduate geodesign program is offered in partnership with Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture and in cooperation with Penn State's Department of Geography. The program is taught by expert faculty practicing at Penn State and in the field and features in-depth study in geodesign and geography courses to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of the field that can prove highly attractive to potential employers.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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The fast-growing field of Geographic Information Technology includes techniques that may be applied across a wide range of disciplines and industries, from geography and archeology to urban planning and natural resources management.

The online Master of Professional Studies in Geographic Information Technology is a results-oriented program that explores a range of topics essential to the geographic information systems (GIS) field. These include everything from project management and system implementation to database design and execution. In addition to addressing these core competencies, this online graduate degree program is designed to improve each student’s technical expertise by explaining advanced concepts and techniques in areas such as raster-based GIS, geospatial information, and GIS modeling. It also offers hands-on GIS training that prepares graduates to competently apply their knowledge in their specific field of interest.

Program Objectives:
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1. Provide hands-on experience with software from ESRI, the industry leader in GIS

2. Improve the understanding of Internet GIS

3. Explore the fundamentals of remote sensing

4. Secure foundational skills in project management, system implementation, database development, and implementation

5. Evaluate the theoretical, mathematical, and computational foundations of GIS

6. Learn to effectively interpret and apply geographic information

7. Analyze cartographic principles

8. Study the legal, economic, and ethical issues associated with GIS

9. Examine practical applications of GIS to support geographic inquiry and decision making

In September 2014, Northeastern University received USGIF accreditation through the Master of Professional Studies in Geographic Information Technology program. The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is the only organization dedicated to bringing together industry, academia, government, professional organizations and stakeholders to exchange ideas, share best practices and promote the education and importance of a national geospatial intelligence agenda.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5

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