Study Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Science
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Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography caters to graduates in Science, Engineering and cognate disciplines seeking advanced training in the theory and understanding of physical processes in the ocean. The Graduate Diploma provides a means of tailoring students’ knowledge base to enhance their perceived employment or promotion opportunities by equipping them with a range of skills demanded by employers in Australia’s growing Blue Economy. The Graduate Diploma will be a foundation for students wishing to extend their studies at the Masters or PhD level and will form the core of an articulated suite of nested programs in Physical Oceanography at UNSW.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

CRICOS

106117F

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$61,000.00 (US$ 40,200) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$61,000.00 (US$ 40,200) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor (Pass) degree with a minimum WAM of 70% or equivalent in a cognate discipline (oceanography, meteorology, physics, science, mathematics, statistics, engineering) from a recognised tertiary institution. Students must have a minimum of 12 UOC in Level 2 mathematics (equivalent to UNSW's MATH2018/9 and MATH2089, for example). Exceptions can be made in cases where students have received equivalent industry training or experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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