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104 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Modern and Future Climate
12.5 points, foundational core.
Atmospheric Processes and Composition
12.5 points, foundational core.
Climate Modelling and Climate Change
12.5 points, discipline core (offered odd years).
Climate Science and Decision Making
12.5 points, discipline core.
Advanced Past Climates
12.5 points, discipline core (offered odd years).
Current Topics in Climate Science
12.5 points, discipline core capstone.
Industry or Research Project (25 points, year-long)
Climate Science Industry Project or Climate Science Research Project.
Climate Dynamics specialisation (50 points, requires Calculus 2)
ATOC30004 Dynamical Meteorology & Oceanography, ATOC30003 Tropical Meteorology and Climate, ATOC90016 Weather and Climate Extremes, ATOC90011 Convective Clouds and Storms, plus 25 points of non-specialised electives.
Climate Change specialisation (50 points)
EVSC90016 Global Environmental Change, ENST90004 Climate Change Politics and Policy, ENST90034 Adapting to Climate Change, ENST90033 Climate Change Mitigation, plus 25 points of non-specialised electives.
Common Questions
Students complete foundational subjects and then choose to focus on climate policy or deepen their knowledge of physical climate science, allowing you to tailor your studies to your career goals.
The program offers study, research, and internship opportunities within an extensive network of local and international partners including CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, and overseas university and research hubs.
In your second year, you can complete a research project or internship to develop in-depth knowledge and build professional connections in a field of your choosing.
Students enjoy dedicated support from experienced academic advisors in the Office for Environmental Programs, including course planning and academic skills advice, mentoring opportunities, network building through interactive seminars and work-integrated internships, access to the Postgraduate Environment Network, global exchange and overseas study support, fees and scholarship information, visa information, wellbeing and accommodation support, and student administration assistance.
Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Master of Climate Science at the University of Melbourne.
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