The University of Sydney

Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management

Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. Acquire skills to work in various marine science roles and leadership positions. This one-year course is designed for new graduates planning to pursue a career in marine science, management or policy. Tailored for students seeking to enhance skills through coursework and practical training, with options for further study.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 074731G
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Course overview

Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. Acquire skills to work in various marine science roles and leadership positions. This one-year course is designed for new graduates planning to pursue a career in marine science, management or policy. Tailored for students seeking to enhance skills through coursework and practical training, with options for further study.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

- a) A Bachelor of Science in the discipline of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology, climate and atmospheric sciences, marine science, geosciences, geography, geology environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, aquaculture, agriculture or natural resource management, or equivalent qualification. or; - b) Completion of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification. Admission to this course requires: - A Bachelor of Science in the discipline of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology, climate and atmospheric sciences, marine science, geosciences, geography, geology environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, aquaculture, agriculture or natural resource management, or equivalent qualification or; - Completion of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    - a) A Bachelor of Science in the discipline of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology, climate and atmospheric sciences, marine science, geosciences, geography, geology environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, aquaculture, agriculture or natural resource management, or equivalent qualification. or; - b) Completion of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification. Admission to this course requires: - A Bachelor of Science in the discipline of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology, climate and atmospheric sciences, marine science, geosciences, geography, geology environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, aquaculture, agriculture or natural resource management, or equivalent qualification or; - Completion of the embedded graduate certificate in this discipline, from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$61,700per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Managementsydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements