University of the South Pacific USP Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change
University of the South Pacific USP

University of the South Pacific USP

Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change

Suva, Fiji

Postgraduate Diploma

1 up to

2 years

English

Full time, Part time

FJD 18,000 / per year *

On-Campus

* international student tuition fee

Key Summary

About: The Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change offers a comprehensive exploration of environmental issues, focusing on climate science, policy, and sustainable practices.

This program typically spans one year and combines theoretical insights with practical applications, preparing you to address pressing climate challenges effectively.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths such as climate policy analysts, sustainability consultants, environmental researchers, and project managers in environmental organizations.

The skills acquired can open doors in both public and private sectors, addressing global climate issues and promoting sustainable practices.

The Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (PaCE-SD) works with all faculties across the University to offer postgraduate programmes in climate change. This includes:

  • A postgraduate diploma in climate change (PGDip CC) that consists of the completion of four 400-level courses
  • An MSc in climate change based on a research thesis
  • A PhD in climate change based on a research thesis

Because of the cross-cutting aspect of climate change and of the specificity of the region, the courses under the PGDip CC, MSc and PhD research thesis cover a broad range of topics, from climate sciences to the social, financial and economic aspects of climate change, traditional knowledge and the integration of climate change and disaster risk management. Because of this, research students under the climate change programme are encouraged to collaborate with external co-supervisors from other USP faculties and/or other universities.