Master of Oceanography (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The oceans provide food for the global population, act as a conduit for global trade, provide a source of renewable energy and drive vibrant coastal economies. To utilize the ocean in a sustainable manner, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and drive the Blue Economy, graduates are in demand with a sound understanding of coastal and ocean processes. Western Australias location on the Indian Ocean rim, and unique mix of coastal and ocean environments, creates an excellent living laboratory f
Official- Duration
- 22 months
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Crawley
- WA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 107555J
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Course overview
The oceans provide food for the global population, act as a conduit for global trade, provide a source of renewable energy and drive vibrant coastal economies. To utilize the ocean in a sustainable manner, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and drive the Blue Economy, graduates are in demand with a sound understanding of coastal and ocean processes. Western Australias location on the Indian Ocean rim, and unique mix of coastal and ocean environments, creates an excellent living laboratory for studying oceanography at a world class university. The Master of Oceanography provides a pathway for students with undergraduate degrees in marine science or engineering, or related disciplines, to undertake advanced study for careers in the marine sector. The Master of Oceanography has core units that will ensure graduates have strong interdisciplinary knowledge and technical skills to take advantage of diverse career opportunities in government, industry, consultancies, and research institutions. These units span climate geoscience, coastal hazards and adaptation, marine geoscience, coastal dynamics, physical oceanography and observational methods and modelling. Elective units provide additional breadth and allow student to specialize in a range of oceanography sub-disciplines (e.g. physical, biological, chemical and geological), while the research project or capstone units provide specific advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. UWA postgraduate coursework applicants must hold a recognised qualification meeting the selected course's academic requirements, satisfy English requirements and meet any additional course criteria. Most course pages specify the required bachelor degree or equivalent and any required WAM or discipline. 2. Recognised prior qualification; course-specific academic standard and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
UWA postgraduate coursework applicants must hold a recognised qualification meeting the selected course's academic requirements, satisfy English requirements and meet any additional course criteria. Most course pages specify the required bachelor degree or equivalent and any required WAM or discipline.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised prior qualification; course-specific academic standard and additional requirements; 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 1 | The University of Western Australia | — | — | $56,008per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Western Australia | — | — | $56,008per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Oceanography (coursework or coursework and dissertation)uwa.edu.au
- The University of Western Australiauwa.edu.au
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