Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management
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Graduate Diploma in Marine Science and Management
Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. Acquire skills to work in various marine science roles and leadership positions. Who is it for? This one-year course is designed…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn from leading experts in some of the best coastal locations in Australia, covering marine science and management subjects plus hands-on experience in a range of aquatic field sites. Acquire skills to work in various marine science roles and leadership positions.
Who is it for?
This one-year course is designed for new graduates planning to pursue a career in marine science, management or policy. Tailored for students seeking to enhance skills through coursework and practical training, with options for further study.
Career paths
The career opportunities for graduates are incredibly diverse and include:
marine ecologist
coastal manager
coastal remote sensor
environmental consultant
marine science communicator
marine geochemist
coastal modeller
marine data scientist
Our graduates can be found in government agencies that manage coastal and marine resources and environments and also in consulting companies that seek coastal and marine specialists.
Climate change, alongside an increase in human development pressures and climate variability, presents a pressing demand for coastal and marine experts to mitigate these adverse effects on coastal landscapes and marine ecology.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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