Decarbonisation PG Dip

Program Overview

This 8-month program, beginning October 2024, focuses on developing professionals who can drive decarbonization efforts. Through a blend of online and in-person learning, students gain skills in systems thinking, project management, and science-based decision-making, preparing them for careers in various sectors including businesses, NGOs, and government organizations.

Program Outline

Outline:

This course lasts 8 months. It starts in October 2024 and ends in 2025. Welcome week starts on 23 September 2024. Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory units Ideas, concepts and design 10 credits Organisational change management 10 credits Professional skills for climate leadership 10 credits Systems thinking 10 credits Semester 2 Compulsory units Ideas, concepts and design Continued Professional skills for climate leadership Continued Project management for decarbonisation 10 credits Science-based decision making 10 credits

Assessment:

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject. Learning Lectures Online resources Seminars Assessment Coursework In-class test Open book written examination Peer evaluation Presentations They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change. Learning and teaching We provide a flexible high-quality learning experience delivered online and in person on campus. You should expect to spend approximately 35 to 40 hours a week studying on your course. These hours consist of structured activities, teamwork and independent learning. You will be offered between 9 and 18 hours of timetabled learning activities per week, of which the majority will be delivered in synchronous hybrid sessions. The sessions typically include a mix of seminar discussions and team-based working. Assessment breakdown You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These will typically include open book examinations, written assignments, in-class tests and activities, peer review, self-reflection, and presentations. Assessed work will typically include a substantial element (20-40%) of team activity, which may include peer evaluation.

Teaching:

We provide a flexible high-quality learning experience delivered online and in person on campus. You should expect to spend approximately 35 to 40 hours a week studying on your course. These hours consist of structured activities, teamwork and independent learning. You will be offered between 9 and 18 hours of timetabled learning activities per week, of which the majority will be delivered in synchronous hybrid sessions. The sessions typically include a mix of seminar discussions and team-based working.

Careers:

We embed professional skills and employability development into the course to help prepare you for your career. When you graduate, you could go on to design and deliver decarbonisation solutions and zero-carbon projects in a range of organisations, including businesses, charities, NGOs and government.

Other:

In the face of a climate emergency, reaching net zero is imperative for organisations, and decarbonisation plays a crucial role in this journey. We must adapt quickly to the complexities of reducing carbon emissions across practices, processes, and technologies. This challenging transition creates an opportunity for a new kind of workforce – climate-literate graduates who can apply technical, managerial, and strategical skillsets to decarbonisation projects. Our course focuses on developing your knowledge in the areas employers highly value. These include systems thinking, critical analysis, creativity, collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead organisational and sustainable change. A flexible and collaborative learning experience We take a team-based approach to learning because the more experience of teamwork you have, the better prepared you’ll be for the workplace. Throughout the course you’ll work in diverse groups with students from a range of backgrounds for a unique educational experience. From course to career We embed professional skills and employability development into the course to help prepare you for your career. When you graduate, you could go on to design and deliver decarbonisation solutions and zero-carbon projects in a range of organisations, including businesses, charities, NGOs and government.