Graduate Diploma of Ornithology
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology GradCertOrnith
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology GradDipOrnith
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applicants must have relevant undergraduate degree before entering in to this course
A completed Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
OR
Ornithology professional experience of at least 5 years.
AND
Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements apply.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology will be given credit for the 4 subjects (32 Points)completed in that course.
The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
The Graduate Certificate in Ornithology requires students to complete four compulsory subjects (32 points).
BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
The Graduate Diploma in Ornithology is an additional four subjects (32 points).
Students undertake two core subjects and choose two others from a restricted subject list.
Core ornithology subject list includes:
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
BIO439 Behavioural Ecology
Restricted subject list includes:
SPA415 Principles of Geographic Information Systems
GEO513 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
BIO521 Restoration Ecology
ENM413 The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology
Graduate Certificate
Year 1 Session 1
BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
Year 1 Session 2
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
With 32 point students may opt to exit at this point with the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology.
Graduate Diploma
A further 4 subjects (32 points), with at least 2 core subjects (16 points).
Year 2 Session 1
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
Restricted Elective
Year 2 Session 2
BIO439 Behavioural Ecology
Restricted Elective
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography - Subject offered from 2016
BIO433 Ornithological Methods - Subject offered from 2016
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.