Master of Marine Science and Management

The degree offers two pathways: a coursework pathway where you take core units that develop your foundational knowledge and choose elective units that match your interests, and a research pathway where you take core units which includes an additional research project and a reduced number of elective units.

This degree is part of a joint program between the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales, under the umbrella of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science.

The degree covers coastal management, environmental modelling, data analysis, marine law, dynamic coastal process, marine biology, reef science, and climate change, providing both theoretical understanding and applied skills.

The closing date for Semester 1 is 31 January of the commencing year, and the closing date for Semester 2 is 15 July of the commencing year. Separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications.

Yes, scholarship applications are available, but separate deadlines apply. Prospective students are advised to view the scholarship closing dates on the University of Sydney website.