Master of Oceanography
- 2 years
- Duration
- 49,000 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
In addition to feeding the world's population, the oceans facilitate international trade, supply renewable energy, and support thriving coastal economies. Graduates with a solid understanding of coastal and ocean dynamics are in high demand in order to fuel the Blue Economy, minimize the effects of climate change, and use the ocean sustainably. Western Australia's location on the Indian Ocean rim and its distinct blend of oceanic and coastal settings make it a great place to study oceanography at a top institution.
Students with undergraduate degrees in marine science, engineering, or allied fields can pursue further education for jobs in the marine industry through the Master of Oceanography program. Core units in the Master of Oceanography program guarantee that graduates have the technical know-how and solid interdisciplinary understanding needed to pursue a variety of career options in government, business, consulting, and research organizations. These units cover physical oceanography, coastal dynamics, marine geoscience, climatic geoscience, coastal hazards and adaptation, and modeling and observation techniques. While research projects or capstone units offer specialized advanced disciplinary knowledge and abilities, elective courses offer extra breadth and let students to specialize in a variety of oceanography sub-disciplines (such as physical, biological, chemical, and geological).
Program structure
Conversion
Students who have not completed a bachelor's degree with a major in Marine Science, Marine and Coastal Processes, or Integrated Earth and Marine Science, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Earth and Oceans must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
- CITS1501 Introduction to Programming with Python (6)
- CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation (6)
- EART2204 Coastal Processes (6)
- ENVT3307 Oceanography (6)
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
- MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus (6)
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication in Science (6)
Core (take all units (36 points):
- EART4415 Coastal Hazards and Adaptation (6)
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5514 Marine Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5515 Coastal Dynamics (6)
- OCEN4008 Physical Oceanography (6)
- OCEN4010 Ocean Observational Methods and Modelling (6)
Core (students in the course by coursework only take 6 points):
- GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship (6)
Option (students in the course by coursework and dissertation take 24 points):
- SCIE5517 Masters Research Project in Oceanography Part 1 (6)
- SCIE5518 Masters Research Project in Oceanography Part 2 (6)
- SCIE5519 Masters Research Project in Oceanography Part 3 (6)
- SCIE5520 Masters Research Project in Oceanography Part 4 (6)
Option
Students in the course by coursework only take 30 points but must include at least 18 points at Level 5. Students in the course by coursework and dissertation take 12 points.
- ENVE4403 Fluid Transport, Mixing and Dispersion (6)
- ENVT4408 GIS Programming (6)
- ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment (6)
- ENVT5502 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management (6)
- ENVT5562 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Coastal Resilience (6)
- ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling (6)
- GENG5501 Coastal and Offshore Engineering (6)
- OCEN4007 Renewable Ocean Energy (6)
- OCEN5002 Ocean Engineering and Technology (6)
- PLNG5511 Climate Change Policy and Planning (6)
- SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 49,000 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
- successfully completed prior tertiary study in—marine science, environmental, engineering or physical sciences; or a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
