Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate diploma of science (Astronomy) in Hawthorn Australia | Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
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Hawthorn Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
25,760
(c. USD18,147.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) is an online program that belongs to a structured series of degrees, including the Master of Science (Astronomy) and Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy). These programs offer flexible entry and completion options based on prior academic background.
This graduate diploma forms part of an interconnected set of qualifications featuring the Master of Science (Astronomy) and Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), with varying admission and graduation requirements determined by students' previous education.
This astronomy diploma equips students with specialized knowledge applicable across various astronomical contexts. It develops essential academic understanding and science communication abilities for professional roles in astronomy-related fields, while also serving as a foundation for advanced study.
Graduates often leverage this qualification to pursue or advance careers in education, observatories, science museums, planetariums, and roles focused on astronomy outreach and public communication.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or 8 or equivalent) in a cognate discipline aligned to astronomy and/or astronomy-related fields, within:
• mathematical sciences,
• physics and astronomy,
• earth sciences,
• computer science,
• information systems,
• aerospace engineering and technology,
• radiology,
• optical science,
• radiography
• other cognate disciplines assessed to be appropriate.
OR
• successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy)
The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
All applicants
Applicants who have a recognised bachelor degree not aligned to astronomy and/or astronomy-related fields, application can be made to enter the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy). Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), students may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) or Master of Science (Astronomy).
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL IBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
Tuition
AUD
25,760