Overview

Physical Oceanography from University of New South Wales offers advanced training in the theory and understanding of physical processes in the ocean. The program is ideal for graduates who have a background in science, engineering or cognate disciplines.

Quick Facts:

The master's program will enhance your employment opportunities by equipping you with a range of skills demanded by employers in Australia’s growing Blue Economy. This program offers advanced disciplinary courses designed to reflect current practices in the field of physical oceanography, within the framework of academic knowledge and critical thinking. Each course aims to build your capacity to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex or conflicting information in a timely fashion.

Pathway to further study

The program also provides a pathway to further studies at PhD level and is the largest of an articulated suite of physical oceanography programs.

Conduct your own research project

You'll undertake a major research project where you'll bring together various aspects of your coursework and extend your knowledge and investigation skills.

Develop a wide range of skills

The program will develop your quantitative, computational and technical skills. You'll be taught to apply skills, technologies and thinking to current industry issues and to communicate these effectively.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oceanographic Processes
Fluids, Oceans and Climate
Prediction and Inverse Modelling
Environmental Data Science and Statistics
Computational Mathematics
Principles of Geographic Information Systems and Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Oceanography View 3 other Masters in Oceanography in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code 106823B

The minimum entry requirement is a bachelor’s (pass) degree with a minimum weighted average mark of 70% or equivalent in a cognate discipline (oceanography, meteorology, physics, science, mathematics, statistics, engineering etc.) 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) or equivalent training/experience.
Students currently enrolled in the UNSW Graduate Diploma of Physical Oceanography are also able to apply to articulate into the Master of Physical Oceanography program, subject to meeting minimum academic performance requirements of a 70+ WAM.

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Tuition Fees

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56000 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

38000 AUD / year

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Funding

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