Overview (2027)
Key Information
Duration
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Location
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
The Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management will provide you with an understanding of data science and how data can be used to inform decisions when managing environmental factors and issues. This hands-on course is designed to develop your understanding of how patterns of landforms, soils, plants, and animals form on the surface of the earth, and how cultures, societies, and economies manage and are affected by ecosystem processes.
You will learn about the relationship between data, information, and knowledge, and be introduced to various tools for managing, storing, securing, modelling, visualising, and analysing data for environmental management purposes.
Graduates with this certificate will have strong technical skills in collecting, storing, understanding, manipulating, analysing, and visualising data from various sources and will be able to apply these skills across a range of applications.
This course is useful for a wide variety of occupations and professions, as well as enhancing everyday life.
Study without tuition fees in 2027
For domestic students, the Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management is offered with 100% tuition fee scholarship for students commencing in 2027. This means you pay NO tuition fees.
- 1 Collect environmental data from a range of sources using scientific and ethical techniques
- 2 Manage environmental data using appropriate methodologies for a range of data inputs
- 3 Analyse diverse data sets using a variety of tools, techniques and strategies
- 4 Interpret the results of data analysis for a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences
Career outcomes
This course has a strong technical and work-ready focus, thereby providing a wide range of career pathways for students immediately upon graduation.
Graduates can gain employment in private industry and local, state, and federal government agencies or pursue or expand their careers in environmental management and decision-making.
By completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management, you can transition into further study, with credit towards a Bachelor of Science.
Course structure
The Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management (UGCertDataEnvMan) is a 4-unit course. Entry is available in Semester 1 (February start) or Semester 2 (July start).
Data Handling and Statistics 1 is the first of three applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). Statistics is the science of decision making, and as such forms a key foundation of any scientific research. This…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |  |  |  | |
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| Online | Semester 1 |  | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit is designed to give students a general overview of spatial information and its applications. Spatial information is becoming an increasingly prevalent part of our daily lives. The ability to incorporate spatial information into various applications is a valuable…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for KGG102 Introduction to Spatial Information
This unit provides an engaging, hands-on introduction to the dynamic field of remote sensing. This unit delves into the latest advancements in satellite and aerial imagery, empowering students to utilise these technologies to understand and address diverse environmental and societal…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for KGG103 Remote Sensing: Observing the Earth from Above
Human-induced climate change is the most serious problem currently facing our planet - a global problem with increasingly obvious local impacts. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that the next 10 years will be critical to averting…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
View all details for KGA104 Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
This introductory unit develops your knowledge of how people depend on nature, and how increasingly the conservation of nature depends on people. We will explore these relationships through a values lens: how nature is important for its own sake, how natural…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
This unit introduces programming with an emphasis on building both foundational understanding and practical skills. It is designed to be accessible to students from a wide range of disciplines, while also providing a strong basis for further study. The unit…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 1 | | | ||
| Ultimo Study Centre | Semester 1 | | | ||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | | | | |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | | | | |
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| Online | Semester 1 | | | | |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
In this unit you will develop basic skills in data modelling using relational data models and normalisation to ensure data integrity. The unit introduces relational data models, normalisation techniques, and data integrity principles, while providing hands-on experience in designing databases…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 2 | | | ||
| Ultimo Study Centre | Semester 2 | | | ||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | | | | |
| Online | Semester 2 | | | | |
- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants with previous higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed at least one undergraduate unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at any Australian higher education provider. If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed Certificate III or above.
Applications on the basis of work or life experience: This course accepts applications based on work or life experience. Applicants who have not completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but who have relevant work and life experience can complete a personal competency statement. Enrolment Restrictions:
How to apply for a credit transfer
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 13 8827 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Students can articulate into the BSc, with credit for prior learning for the 4 certificate units.
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $4,064
How is this calculated?
This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.
HECS-HELP loans
You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
Domestic scholarships
The Undergraduate Certificate in Data and Environmental Management is available with 100% HECS tuition fee and SSAF scholarship for eligible domestic students studying in 2027. This means you can have NO fees to pay.
Fee scholarship details
For domestic students studying in 2027, we are pleased to offer this degree with a 100% HECS fee and SSAF scholarship. This scholarship is not available for OUA students.
Eligibility
This scholarship is valid for students admitted and commencing this course in 2027 provided the eligibility criteria are met. The scholarship is available for units studied in 2027. If you are eligible, the HECS scholarship will be automatically applied upon enrolment.
- You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident (i.e. eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place [CSP]).
- You are enrolled in the Undergraduate Certificate of Data and Environmental Management and commence study 2027.
- You must be enrolled in a minimum of one unit and must remain enrolled until after the University Census Date relevant to the semester of study. If you are on an approved Leave of Absence (LOA), you are exempt from this requirement for the duration of your approved LOA.
If I'm eligible, when will my scholarship be applied?
If eligible, we will endeavour to apply your scholarship within 14 days of your enrolment, and it will be applied no later than census day of your commencing study period. This can mean that between your enrolment and the scholarship being applied, you may see the full unit cost, including SSAF, reflected in eStudent.
If you have questions about your enrolment or scholarship, please contact us at course.info@utas.edu.au.
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Continuing students
If you are a continuing student, please contact UniConnect for fee scholarship information relevant to your enrolment.
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