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Master of Marine Science and Management

Masters by Coursework

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • 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

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    MMarSc&Mgt

  • Course code

    1207305

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

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.

Students who have completed a relevant Bachelor degree will receive four units of advanced standing towards the Masters degree.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
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
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.

Entry requirements

Credit for prior learning

Students who have completed a degree in Marine Science (or equivalent) may apply for advanced standing for
four (4) of the units in Part B of the Schedule of Units.

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.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
SCI03071 Research Project I Advanced
SCI03072 Research Project II Advanced
SCI93003 Research Project III Advanced
SCI93004 Research Project IV Advanced
MAT03088 Statistics for Science Introductory
BIO03102 Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BIO00232 Coastal Marine Ecosystems Intermediate
BIO00105 Fisheries Biology Advanced
BIO10120 Marine Systems Science and Management Advanced
BIO10121 Successful Sampling Advanced
BIO10123 Marine Communities as Sentinels of Change Advanced
BIO10127 Coral Reefs on the Edge Intermediate
BIO10185 Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation Advanced
CHE00073 Environmental Chemistry Intermediate
ENV10655 Coastlines - Diversity, Dynamics and Risks Intermediate
GLY00232 Coastal Biogeochemistry Intermediate
BIO01209 Aquaculture Management Intermediate
BIO30001 Scientific Diving Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BIO03099 Marine Pollution Advanced
BIO03096 Ocean Change Biology Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
ACC00724 Accounting for Managers Introductory
MNG00716 Entrepreneurship and Marketing Introductory
MNG00785 Project Management Introductory
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
ACC03043 Corporate Governance Advanced