Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a major in a relevant discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a WAM of at least 65% (or equivalent), and at least 25 credit points (or two subjects) in chemistry, biology, mathematics or statistics (or equivalent), OR
  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND a Graduate Certificate in Environment with a WAM of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
  • A 2-year associate degree or diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline AND at least 5 years of documented relevant professional experience, AND the completion of either a relevant Melbourne MicroCert or an appropriate level of performance on a test conducted by the Selection Committee. The test will confirm you have the generic skills necessary for successful study in the program.

Disciplines relevant to this course may include  Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Science, Built Environments, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecosystem Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Urban Horticulture, Urban Planning, or an equivalent discipline, as permitted by the course coordinator.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      6.5


      with no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      79+


      with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      58+


      with no communicative skill below 50

      CAMBRIDGE

      176+


      with no skill less than 169
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional history.

Additional information

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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