
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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $61,700per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Managementsydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

