Masters (Coursework)
Delve into the study of ocean and marine sciences with leading researchers, in state-of-the-art facilities and in some of the most beautiful and fascinating marine ecosystems in the world.
The Master of Marine Science and Management is delivered from the University's National Marine Science Centre teaching and research facility in Coffs Harbour, on the shores of the Solitary Islands Marine Park.
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 and a focus on sustainability and management. You will move between the classroom and the water as you study marine management and ecology, conservation and biodiversity, and strategies towards environmental sustainability and pollution mitigation.
Graduates may go on to become scientists, science communicators, policy makers across the private and public sectors, or to consider other fields connected with the marine environment.
The course focuses on the sustainability and management of 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 that can be tailored to meet your needs or interests.
Students who have completed a relevant Bachelor degree may receive four units of advanced standing towards the Masters degree.
The degree is designed so that students can integrate studies with their existing employment. Graduates of this course will have opportunities to work as scientists, science communicators and policy makers across private and public sectors.
The degree is ideal if you are seeking to develop careers in marine research, marine management and ecology, fisheries and aquaculture, marine park management, human impacts mitigation, marine-based tourism, biodiversity conservation, carbon accounting or governmental policy development.
To be eligible to receive the award of Master of Marine Science and Management students must complete the equivalent of (16) units (192 credit points), comprising: