Hobart,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours in Newnham Australia | University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
|
Newnham Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,950
(c. USD29,521.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours offers students specialized expertise and scientific education in marine or Antarctic science disciplines. It prepares graduates for research careers in organizations or advanced studies in Masters or PhD programs, while developing essential skills for industry employment. This qualification holds equal standing with honours degrees from other university departments and meets standard requirements for research higher degrees and postgraduate scholarships. The program offers flexible study options, available either full-time over one year or part-time across two years, with intakes in both semester 1 and 2. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in marine and Antarctic science fields, including oceanography, climate science, marine chemistry, geology, and biological/ecological studies. The research-focused curriculum opens opportunities in government research institutions like CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, the Australian Antarctic Division, and the Bureau of Meteorology, as well as management bodies such as CCAMLR. The program specifically prepares students for advanced research through MSc and PhD pathways, including collaborative programs like the UTAS-CMAR QMS PhD and UTAS-AAD QAS PhD initiatives.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
Course Specific Requirements
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with Honours will have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science or to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) at this University or have obtained an equivalent qualification at another approved tertiary institution. Candidates would normally be expected to obtain at least a credit average in the last three semesters (FT equivalent) of undergraduate studies. Candidature is subject to appropriate supervision and project support being available for the thesis topic approved by IMAS and subject to satisfying the prerequisites required for the chosen field of study.
TOEFL (iBT) - 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19)
Tuition
AUD
41,950