Master of Marine Science and Management

Program Overview

The Master of Marine Science and Management is a multidisciplinary program that combines traditional marine science with information systems and data analysis. Students explore the impact of marine science on legislation and management, and learn about coastal management, climate change, and marine ecology. The program can be completed in 12-18 months of full-time study and includes four core courses and eight elective courses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Go beyond traditional courses to examine new approaches to marine science. The Master of Marine Science and Management is multidisciplinary and cross-institutional, giving you access to a comprehensive set of approaches and methods unique to the field. Your study will explore information systems and remotely sensed data analysis. It also covers the impact and use of marine science on legislation and management in marine and coastal zones. You’ll learn about coastal management and engineering, climate change, marine ecology and conservation, physical oceanography and modelling.

Outline:

The Master of Marine Science and Management can be completed in 12 to 18 months of full-time study. The length of your program will depend on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The program is made up of 12 courses, including four core courses and eight elective courses.

Core courses:

Oceanographic Processes Topics in Marine Biology and Ecology Topics in Australian Marine Science Conservation in Aquatic Ecosystems

Elective courses:

You’ll choose eight courses from the following list of electives. You may also complete up to 18 units of credit (normally three courses) from at least two of the three Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) partner universities; University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney and Macquarie University. Big Data in the Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences Data Analysis: Environmental Science & Management The Science of Science Communication Animal Behaviour Plant Ecology Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources Conservation in Practice Research Internship in Marine Terrestrial Conservation Climate Systems Science Advanced Water Engineering Coastal Processes and Hazards Environmental Change Coastal Resource Management Environmental Geophysics Environmental Impact Assessment Remote Sensing Applications Principles of Geographic Information Systems and Science Advanced Geographic Information Systems and Science Frameworks of Environmental Relations & Leadership Large-Scale Conservation in Practice Remaking Worlds: Creative & Critical Paradigm Shifts in Environment & Society Climate Crisis & Action Living Cities: Promises & Risks of Urban Environments Demystifying Environmental Law: From Regulation to Rights of Nature Environmental Technologies: Challenges & Opportunities Indigenous Knowledge Partnerships in Conservation & Caring for Country Law of the Sea Environmental Markets Fluids, Oceans and Climate

Careers:

Environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability are at the forefront of modern world challenges. UNSW Science is home to globally recognised researchers and educators in these areas. Our cross-disciplinary research influences important government and industry policies. Environmental careers are often multidisciplinary and can integrate many fields such as physical, biological and information sciences. Professionals not only study the environment and human impact - they also explore solutions like natural resource management and sustainable development. This degree can lead to a rewarding career as a field biologist, field officer or marine scientist, as well as careers in marine science policy, teaching or research.