The Master of Physical Oceanography offers advanced training in the theory and understanding of physical processes in the ocean. The program is ideal for graduates who have a background in science, engineering or cognate disciplines.
The master's program will enhance your employment opportunities by equipping you with a range of skills demanded by employers in Australias growing Blue Economy. This program offers advanced disciplinary courses designed to reflect current practices in the field of physical oceanography, within the framework of academic knowledge and critical thinking. Each course aims to build your capacity to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex or conflicting information in a timely fashion.
Key features
Pathway to further study
The program also provides a pathway to further studies at PhD level and is the largest of an articulated suite of physical oceanography programs.
Conduct your own research project.
You'll undertake a major research project where you'll bring together various aspects of your coursework and extend your knowledge and investigation skills.
Develop a wide range of skills
The program will develop your quantitative, computational and technical skills. You'll be taught to apply skills, technologies and thinking to current industry issues and to communicate these effectively.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
June 2025
Kensington Campus
High Street, Kensington,
UNSW SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2052, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
Kensington Campus
High Street, Kensington,
UNSW SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2052, SYDNEY, Australia
The minimum entry requirement is a bachelors (pass) degree with a minimum weighted average mark of 70% or equivalent in a cognate discipline (oceanography, meteorology, physics, science, mathematics, statistics, engineering etc.) from a recognised tertiary institution.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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