Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
The new Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in a range of marine science and management disciplines including units in the science and management of coasts, marine ecology and conservation, coral reefs, climate change, oceanography (physical, geological and biological) and engineering (coastal and marine).
Developed in collaboration with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, the University of Technology, Sydney, Macquarie University, and the University of New South Wales, the aim of the course is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in the multidisciplinary field of marine science. You will gain both a theoretical understanding and applied skills to connect marine processes and the challenges that are associated with managing such a dynamic environment.
Topics include coastal management, modelling, geographic information systems, ecological statistics, remotely sensed data analysis and environmental law amongst others. You will undertake core units at the University of Sydney, and have the opportunity to take elective units at one of our partner universities.
This course is available to both domestic and international students, and will allow you to progress in your career, to refresh your skills or to undertake a career change.
Units of study
For full information on Units of Study available in this course, please visit the Sydney Courses website
View a sample study plan/course structure table.
Full units of study list
- ENVI5708 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
- ENVI5809 - Environmental Simulation Modelling
- ENVI5903 - Sustainable Development
- ENVI5904 - Methods in Applied Ecology
- GEOG5001 - Geographic Information Science A
- GEOG5004 - Environmental Mapping and Monitoring
- MARS5001 - Coastal Processes and Systems
- MARS5004 - Coastal Management Field School
- MARS5006 - Coral Reefs,Science and Management
- MARS5007 - Coral Reefs and Climate Change
- MARS5009 - Topics in Australian Marine Science
Further course information
Study plan
To successfully complete the course, you are required to complete a total of 24 credit points of units - 12 credit points of core units of study, and 12 credit points of elective units of study across 2 out of 3 areas of knowledge. The areas of knowledge are: Marine biology / Biological oceanography; Marine geosciences / Coastal engineering; Physical oceanography / Marine engineering; ENV: Environmental management / Sustainability.
The graduate certificate can be completed over 2 semesters with 2 units taken each semester, or over 1 semester, with 4 units taken over 1 semester.
Graduate opportunities
After graduating, you can take up career opportunities in the government agencies that manage coastal and marine resources and environments and also in consulting companies that seek coastal and marine specialists. With climate change predictions that impact on ocean levels and marine ecology, there will be a need for more coastal and marine experts to deal with the associated impacts and effects.
Admission
Admission requirements
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management requires: (a) a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with a credit average, or equivalent qualification
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
Apply online by clicking 'Apply Now' on the right hand side of this page. Keep in mind that you may need to supply supporting documentation and this will be outlined in the online application form. You may need to scan, upload and attach supporting documentation to your application. You can also save your application and finish completing it at a later date. Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Faculty of Science.
International students
How to apply
This course is not available to international students. Admission requirements apply only to domestic students.
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount
Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.
Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount
Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.
Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.
Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents
Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.
International students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students not available for Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.
Annual review
Annual review not available for Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
Additional incidental fees and health insurance not available for Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.
Potential for inaccuracy
Potential for inaccuracy not available for Graduate Certificate in Marine Science and Management.