Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 70300
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
31 December
Commence 2010
22 February
Soil management is of great importance in all environments and depends on an in-depth understanding of the nature of soil and how it responds to various forms of disturbance with a view to its sustainable utilisation.
Procedures and practices for soil management need to be tailored to specific regions and climatic zones, but general principles are applicable across landscapes everywhere. This course will provide you with an understanding of physical, chemical, biological, and hydrological processes that effect soil, as well as the design and implementation of appropriate soil management practices.
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Soil Management) consists of four coursework units (50%) and a soil management research project (50%).
Students may select the four coursework units from a wide variety of units including Earth Surface Processes and Soils, Environmental Hydrology, Land, Soil and Water Systems, How Soils Function, Hydrogeology, Advances in Hydrogeology, Land and Water: Case Studies in Land and Water Management, Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Project and Risk Management and Management Decision Tools.
For more detailed information, refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
A relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or has a completed relevant Graduate Certificate in Science with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
Vickie Falcetta
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
