Graduate Diploma of Ornithology

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

Graduate Diploma of Ornithology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Graduate Certificate in Ornithology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.Full subject list
The Graduate Certificate in Ornithology requires students to complete four compulsory subjects (32 points).

BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
BIO433 Ornithological Methods

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:
BIO521 Restoration Ecology
ENM413 The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology
GEO513 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
SPA431 GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations
The Graduate Certificate in Ornithology requires students to complete four compulsory subjects (32 points).

BIO430 Avian Biology

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.