Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences - Grad Dip NRM Policy & Planning

What is Natural Resource Management Policy and Planning?

Natural resource management (NRM) has traditionally involved the management of specific resources such as water, soil, and biological resources but is increasingly concerned with integrated management of landscapes. There is now more emphasis on environmental goals in NRM but also recognition of the need to integrate these with economic and social goals.

Governments are involving local and regional communities in determining the priorities for investment in NRM and this has required the development of new approaches to planning, policies, and governance.

This course will meet the professional development needs of people working in government and regional and local NRM planning and coordination. The core unit examines the key issues, institutions, and policies for NRM in Australia as well as approaches to local and regional NRM planning. Students can then choose to pursue more in-depth study on either governance or socio-cultural systems.

The course is delivered wholly online and is highly suited to part-time study.

What does the course involve?

Look at the course outline for units and course rules.

The course is two semesters full time or between four and six semesters part time.

How will studying this course help my career prospects?

Studying this course will give you knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Institutional arrangements for NRM at national, state, regional and local scale
The impact of international, national, state and local government legislation and policy on NRM
Issues, policies, and institutions for different NRM sectors
Tools for NRM planning and evaluation
Community participation in NRM
Indigenous involvement in NRM
Integration of social, environmental, and economic perspectives

How do I apply?

The application deadlines are 31st January and 30th June each year but late applications may be accepted; contact the Faculty:

Ms Marjan Heibloem
Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
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: science@fnas.uwa.edu.au

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline OR several years professional experience.

This course is not available to international students

Fees

Domestic students (2007): $7,112 (HECS-HELP available)- course fees lower for students who already hold a Graduate Certificate in Natural Resource Management Policy and Planning.

Application Deadline

31st January and 30th June each year but late applications may be accepted.

Application form

More Information

Course Coordinator

Dr Julia Fry
Phone: +(61 8) 9842 0808
Fax: +(61 8) 9842 0877
Email: julia.fry@uwa.edu.au

Graduate Diploma in Natural Resource Management Policy and Planning