The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Go beyond traditional courses to examine new approaches to marine science. The Master of Marine Science and Management is multidisciplinary and cross-institutional, giving you access to a comprehensive set of approaches and methods unique to the field.
Your study will explore information systems and remotely sensed data analysis. It also covers the impact and use of marine science on legislation and management in marine and coastal zones. You’ll learn about coastal management and engineering, climate change, marine ecology and conservation, physical oceanography and modelling.
Sydney, Australia
20 Months
AU$ 45,925
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
The Master of Marine Science and Management can be completed in 12 to 18 months of full-time study. The length of your program will depend on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The program is made up of 12 courses, including four core courses and eight elective courses.
Core courses
Oceanographic Processes
Topics in Marine Biology and Ecology
Topics in Australian Marine Science
Conservation in Aquatic Ecosystems
Elective courses
You’ll choose eight courses from the following list of electives. You may also complete up to 18 units of credit (normally three courses) from at least two of the three Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) partner universities; University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney and Macquarie University.
Big Data in the Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Data Analysis: Environmental Science & Management
The Science of Science Communication
Animal Behaviour
Plant Ecology
Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources
Conservation in Practice
Research Internship in Marine Terrestrial Conservation
Climate Systems Science
Advanced Water Engineering
Coastal Processes and Hazards
Environmental Change
Coastal Resource Management
Environmental Geophysics
Environmental Impact Assessment
Remote Sensing Applications
Principles of Geographic Information Systems and Science
Advanced Geographic Information Systems and Science
Frameworks of Environmental Relations & Leadership
Large-Scale Conservation in Practice
Remaking Worlds: Creative & Critical Paradigm Shifts in Environment & Society
Climate Crisis & Action
Living Cities: Promises & Risks of Urban Environments
Demystifying Environmental Law: From Regulation to Rights of Nature
Environmental Technologies: Challenges & Opportunities
Indigenous Knowledge Partnerships in Conservation & Caring for Country
Law of the Sea
Environmental Markets
Fluids, Oceans and Climate
Marine Microbiology
For entry into this degree, you must have one of the following:
Bachelor of Science degree (in any science discipline) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or greater
Bachelor of Science Honours degree in any science discipline
Bachelor of Science degree with a WAM of 50-65 plus at least 5 years’ professional experience in a relevant field to marine or environmental science
any degree with an appropriate science major with numerical or data handing skills plus at least five years’ professional experience in a relevant field to marine or environmental science. You are expected to have completed undergraduate level statistical analysis before commencing this program. Students who do not have this knowledge will be required to enrol into BEES5041 Data Analysis for Environmental Science and Management as one of their directed electives.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications and experience not listed above may apply for admission to this program. You will need to demonstrate that you have achieved the same knowledge and skills through your formal or informal learning as the qualifications listed for entry into this program.
Advanced standing
If you have an honours degree (AQF Level 8) in science, you may be eligible for up to 24 units of credit of advanced standing, depending on your numerical literacy and background in marine science. This means that you’ll take a further 48 units of credit to complete the program. Advanced standing will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the program coordinator.
Indicative First Year Fee
AU $45,925
Environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability are at the forefront of modern world challenges. UNSW Science is home to globally recognised researchers and educators in these areas. Our cross-disciplinary research influences important government and industry policies.
Environmental careers are often multidisciplinary and can integrate many fields such as physical, biological and information sciences. Professionals not only study the environment and human impact - they also explore solutions like natural resource management and sustainable development. This degree can lead to a rewarding career as a field biologist, field officer or marine scientist, as well as careers in marine science policy, teaching or research.