Master of Marine Science and Management
Southern Cross University
About
Delve into the study of ocean and marine sciences with leading researchers, in state-of-the-art facilities and in some of the most beautiful and fascinating marine ecosystems in the world.The Master of Marine Science and Management is delivered from the University’s National Marine Science Centre teaching and research facility in Coffs Harbour, on the shores of the Solitary Islands Marine Park.The curriculum is strongly influenced by the needs of industry and potential employers.
It has both a theoretical and a practical focus, with field studies in a range of coastal and marine environments and a focus on sustainability and management.
You will move between the classroom and the water as you study marine management and ecology, conservation and biodiversity, and strategies towards environmental sustainability and pollution mitigation.Graduates may go on to become scientists, science communicators, policy makers across the private and public sectors, or to consider other fields connected with the marine environment.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MRNE6002 - Frontiers in Marine Science I - Biological Systems and Management | Advanced | |
| ERTH6001 - Frontiers in Marine Science II - Physical and Chemical Oceanography | Advanced | |
| MRNE6003 - Advanced Marine Ecology | Advanced | |
| ENVR6001 - Environment and Development | Advanced |
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the award of Master of Marine Science and Management students must complete the equivalent of (16) units (192 credit points), comprising:
- 4 core units (48 credit points),
- 8 Marine Science and Management Specialisation units (96 credit points), and
- 4 equivalent elective units (48 credit points).
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree specialising in a field of Biology or Environmental Science will receive advanced standing for four (4) units in elective units of the Schedule of Units.
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree specialising in a field of Biology or Environmental Science and who also hold an Honours Degree in Marine or Environmental Science or 5-years relevant research experience in marine/environmental science will receive advanced standing for (4) units in elective units and (4) units in Marine Science and Management Specialisation units of the Schedule of Units.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Exercise knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to investigating marine science and management Make decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to marine science and management issues |
| Creativity | Apply knowledge and skills with initiative and creativity with new challenges or in new situations |
| Ethical practice | Apply sustainability principles to relevant research and professional contextsDemonstrate highly developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly, research and professional contexts |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an advanced, integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in marine science and managementApply disciplinary knowledge and research skills of marine science and/or management in professional and community settings |
| Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and regulate their own learning and research capabilities and performance with personal autonomy and accountability Locate, evaluate, manage and use information in order to create new information |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate arguments, theory, complex knowledge and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences in marine science and management contextsWork collaboratively with individuals and teams to achieve research outcomes |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and where applicable global settings |
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