Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management — Courses at The University of Melbourne, Australia

Developed in accordance with a key recommendation of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission following the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 this course was developed in collaboration with the Building Commission, Department of Planning and Community Development, Country Fire Authority and the Fire Protection Association Australia.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management has two streams, each meeting an urgent need to equip professionals with best practice skills:

Management Stream develops existing natural resource management professionals in managing and responding to fire risk in forest ecosystems;
Planning Stream develops urban planners, architects, urban designers, building surveyors and other professionals working with the planning system who have an interest in bushfire matters, planning for developments and managing fire risk in urban fringe areas.

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Fees

Domestic fee place

Indicative total course fee:
$13,792

Typical course fee for 2018:
$29,760/year

The typical course fee per year is calculated on the basis of one full-time year of study (1 EFTSL). If a course duration is less than one year, you will pay the indicative total course fee. Actual fees vary depending on the subjects you are taking. The University reviews fees annually. The indicative total course fee is based on typical subject enrolments, and includes an indexation of 5% per annum. More information about tuition fees.

Credit/Advanced standing

If you have completed post-secondary study, you may be eligible for credit/advanced standing towards your studies at the University. Find out more.