Master of Climate Science

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century, and will impact all facets of society and industry. Understanding how the climate system works - and applying that knowledge to address these challenges - will allow you to shape how our cities, workplaces and lifestyles can adapt. The Master of Climate Science is the only science-focused degree of its kind in Australia. Strengthen your future, and the future of the planet, with advanced knowledge spanning physical climate science, climate change science, techniques and limitations of climate modelling, and climate policy.

Structure

• The Master of Climate Science is a 200-point program made up of:25 points of foundational core subjects (level 3)
• 75 points discipline core
• 75 points discipline electives
• 25 points professional skills.

Subjects

• ATOC30006 Modern and Future Climate
• ATOC30008 Atmospheric Processes and Composition
• ERTH90026 Climate Modelling and Climate Change
• ATOC90002 Climate Science and Decision Making
• ATOC90017 Advanced Past Climates (currently odd years)
• ATOC90004 Current Topics in Climate Science (capstone)
• Industry project option: Climate Science Industry Project (Year Long)
• Research project option: Climate Science Research Project (Year Long)
• ATOC30004 - Dynamical Meteorology & Oceanography
• ATOC30003 - Tropical Meteorology and Climate
• ATOC90016 - Weather and Climate Extremes
• ATOC90011 - Convective Clouds and Storms
• EVSC90016 - Global Environmental Change
• ENST90004 - Climate Change Politics and Policy
• ENST90034 - Adapting to Climate Change
• ENST90033 - Climate Change Mitigation

Standard entry requirements

• A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), AND
• Prior undergraduate study in mathematics equivalent to Calculus 1 (Calculus 2 may be necessary for some electives).

Study information

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science (LGES)

University of South Australia (UniSA)

Bachelor of Science

La Trobe University

Master of Engineering - Water Resources Management (LMCL)

University of South Australia (UniSA)

Bachelor of Environmental Biology

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Graduate Diploma of Science

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Bachelor of Environmental Science (LBVT)

University of South Australia (UniSA)