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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. -
Location
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Distance education students attend compulsory residential workshops at the National Marine Science Centre. -
Placements
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ATAR
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Inherent Requirements
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MMarSc&Mgt
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Course code
1207305
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Marine Science and Management is designed for university graduates wanting to pursue specialist expertise in marine science with a focus on sustainability and management.
The curriculum is strongly influenced by the needs of industry and potential employers. It has both a theoretical and a practical focus, with field studies in a range of coastal and marine environments, including the Solitary Islands Marine Park.
Students can enrol in research training units to undertake detailed research on marine subjects to enhance their learning, academic and career opportunities. The research component develops students’ higher order research skills and can provide a pathway into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degree.
The Master of Marine Science and Management is delivered from the University’s National Marine Science Centre teaching and research facility in Coffs Harbour, which is equipped with purpose-built laboratories and field equipment.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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| Intellectual rigour | Exercise knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to investigating marine science and management Make decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to marine science and management issues |
| Creativity | Apply knowledge and skills with initiative and creativity with new challenges or in new situations |
| Ethical practice | Apply sustainability principles to relevant research and professional contexts Demonstrate highly developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly, research and professional contexts |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an advanced, integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in marine science and management Apply disciplinary knowledge and research skills of marine science and/or management in professional and community settings |
| Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and regulate their own learning and research capabilities and performance with personal autonomy and accountability Locate, evaluate, manage and use information in order to create new information |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate arguments, theory, complex knowledge and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences in marine science and management contexts Work collaboratively with individuals and teams to achieve research outcomes |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and where applicable global settings |
The course focuses on the sustainability and management or a range of marine ecosystems. Specialist marine units include ocean change biology, pollution of the marine environment, sustainable use of the marine environment and marine research projects.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of Master of Marine Science and Management a candidate shall successfully complete all ten (10) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units and four (4) units from Part B and two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible for the award of Master of Marine Science and Management a candidate shall successfully complete all ten (10) units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units and four (4) units from Part B and two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
Course structure
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