Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 70300
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
31 December
Commence 2010
22 February
Marine and Coastal Management involves the protection and management of coastal and marine environments.
Coastal managers have a broad-based knowledge of marine and coastal systems and understand how the use of the environment by humans can be combined with the sustainable management of coasts. This course will provide you with knowledge and practical skills for the management of marine and coastal environments and you will be well-qualified for a wide range of jobs in resource management.
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Marine and Coastal Management) consists of four coursework units (50%) and a marine and coastal management research project (50%).
Students may select the four coursework units from a wide variety of units including Marine Science, Earth Surface Processes and Soils, Coastal Geomorphology and Sediments, Geographic Information Systems, Field Techniques in Marine Environmental Science, Marine Geology, Physical Oceanography, Environmental Geomorphology of Coasts and Rivers, Marine and Coastal Planning and Management, Environmental Change, Project and Risk Management, Management Decision Tools and Oceanographic Engineering.
For more detailed information, refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
A relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or has a completed relevant Graduate Certificate in Science with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
Vickie Falcetta
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
