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Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy)

Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) is an online course suited to students who have a broad-ranging knowledge of contemporary astronomy. The course provides individuals with the necessary academic knowledge and science communication skills across astronomy and its related fields. Upon graduating, students may seek advanced employment opportunities in teaching, working in observatories, science centres, and museums.

Upgrade your skills

Assessing astronomical information

Communicating astronomical knowledge

Conducting a minor research project

Stretch your career further

Astronomy related science communication

Pathway to further learning

REQUIREMENTS

Standard entry

Any recognised bachelor degree.

Non-standard entry

Applicants with relevant astronomy or astronomy-related experience* (minimum of three years) will be considered for entry.

All applicants

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), students may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) or the Master of Science (Astronomy).

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
  • Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 advanced level with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
  • Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
  • TOEFL iBT (internet-based) -79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
  • C1 Advanced – 176, no band less than 169
  • any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.

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Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.

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