University of Tasmania, Australia

Availability

The following courses offered by the School of Geography & Environmental Studies can be studied by Distance Mode:

• Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning
• Master of Environmental Planning
• Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management
• Masters of Environmental Management

What does Distance Mode involve?

At the beginning of the semester, each Distance Mode student will be mailed a printed unit outline that includes: contact procedures, any study school requirements, suggested study schedule and assignment details.

In addition, most units also incorporate one or more of the following components:

• a printed set of the notes and readings that form the basis of the unit content
• a Study School based at the Hobart campus that may incorporate seminars, workshops and field trips
• CD ROM of additional readings and resources
• Web-based resources and interaction such as lecture and seminar recordings, references, links to relevant sites and documents, discussion board and notice board
• Teleconference discussions and tutorials

The maximum Study School duration (per 25% unit) is 4 days. Students are required to cover their own travel, food and accommodation costs associated with Study School attendance.

Distance Mode students are entitled to normal use of all University facilities, such as the library (which also makes some special provisions for remote students), email, University and School websites.