Postgraduate Study
Coursework Program
The new Master of Marine Science and Management is a collaborative effort by the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, the University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University and the University of New South Wales.
The Masters program offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in a range of marine science and management disciplines which will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in the challenging multidisciplinary field of marine science.
For more information on the new program please visit sydney.edu.au/science/marine
Other coursework degree programs include individual units of study (see below) and usually require attendance at lectures and tutorials. Some programs also have a project or research component at the Master’s level. For further information on the Marine Science postgraduate program, please contact .
A list of coursework options and units of study is available here.
Application information for coursework students click here.
Units of study
Unless otherwise indicated, all units are worth 6 credit points.
MARS5001 Coastal Processes & Systems
MARS5004 Coastal Management Field School
MARS5006 Coral Reefs, Science & Management
MARS5007 Coral Reefs & Climate Change
MARS5009 Topics in Australian Marine Science
GEOG5001 Geographic Information Science A
GEOG5002 Geographic Information Science B
GEOG5004 Environmental Mapping & Monitoring
ENVI5705 Ecological Principles for Environmental Scientists
ENVI5707 Energy Sources, Uses & Alternatives
ENVI5708 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
ENVI5801 Social Science of the Environment
ENVI5803 Law & the Environment
ENVI5805 The Urban Environment & Planning (not offered in 2012)
ENVI5808 Applied Ecology for Environmental Scientists (not offered in 2012)
ENVI5809 Environmental Simulation Modelling
ENVI5903 Sustainable Development
ENVI5904 Understanding Environmental Uncertainty
ENVI5905 Management of Parks
GEOS5501 Human Rights & the Environment
ENGG5601 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation (not offered in 2012)
FOR MASTERS STUDENTS ONLY
ENVI5501 Environmental Research Project (12cp)
RESP5001 Integrated Research Practice
Research Program
In postgraduate research programs, students undertake supervised research, the major component of which is a research project leading to the production of a thesis. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Science (MSc) and Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSc) are all research courses.
The research masters and doctoral degrees have two intents. One is to prepare a substantial piece of work, which represents a significant contribution to the particular field of study, while the other is to train candidates in the general area of research methodology, equipping them with skills which will serve them in any area of research.
Research experience is mandatory for entry into research degrees such as the Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science, normally via the completion of an Honours research year which has included a written thesis. Is you have not competed an Honours research year, we recommend the Graduate Diploma of Science which is an Honours-equivalent year.
Applying for a research degree program is a different process to applying for a coursework degree program, as it is essential that potential students contact a supervisor first.
Potential supervisors and areas of study can be found here.
More information about postgratduate research is available at the Faculty of Science website.
For more information on entry requirements and how to apply for a research program visit http://www.science.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/index.shtml.