Graduate Certificate in Geography (OpenUnis)

Certificate

What you'll learn apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change and understanding in the context of a politics of scale think...

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

6 months full-time

Study Mode

Online

About this course

Outline Outline What you'll learn

apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change and understanding in the context of a politics of scale
think critically, creatively and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to climate change, social and environmental imperatives
access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate it for understanding climate change and adaptation
communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate to the teaching of geography to children
use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about geography and sustainable development
utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding climate change and its impact on human activities and the ecology
describe the global context of climate change and the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment
recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social imperatives
work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to geographical issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator

Study locations

Open Universities Australia

Online

What you will learn

apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change and understanding in the context of a politics of scale
think critically, creatively and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to climate change, social and environmental imperatives
access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate it for understanding climate change and adaptation
communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate to the teaching of geography to children
use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about geography and sustainable development
utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding climate change and its impact on human activities and the ecology
describe the global context of climate change and the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment
recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social imperatives
work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to geographical issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Curtin University.

87.7%

Overall satisfaction

86.6%

Skill scale

76.4%

Teaching scale

68.8%

Employed full-time

$70k

Average salary

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