SpecialisationPostgraduate

ATMOSCI07 Atmospheric science

Faculty of Science

Atmospheric science (ATMOSCI07) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 16 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Science.

Credit points: 96
Units: 16
Campus: Clayton
Offered in: 1 course

The 2027 handbook has no page for ATMOSCI07. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

In this specialisation you will develop your knowledge of Atmospheric science through advanced coursework.

Studies will be chosen from a variety of topics including Statistics for climate dynamics, Dynamical meteorology, General circulation, Atmospheric modelling, Climate modelling, Atmospheric boundary layers, and Ocean circulation and dynamics.

In addition to coursework studies, you will complete a research project in theoretical, computational or observation-based Atmospheric science.

Availability
Atmospheric science is listed in S6000 Master of Science at Clayton as a postgraduate specialisation.

Structure

Part A. Foundation studies24 credit points

The foundation studies will depend on your previous background and will be confirmed following a discussion with the specialisation lead.

You must complete 24 credit points from the following units.

Part B. Advanced studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part C. Research Project or Work Integrated Learning24 credit points

You must complete one of the options from a), b) or c) below

a) Research option

24 credit points

You must complete the following unit

EAE5002Advanced atmospheric science research project24 cp

b) Research and WIL option

24 credit points

You must complete the following units

c) Research and coursework option

24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part D. Extended studies24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Courses that offer it

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Contacts

Academic Coordinators: Professor Dietmar Dommenget

Common questions

Which courses offer Atmospheric science?

1 course in 2026: Master of Science.

What units are in Atmospheric science?

It lists 16 units, including EAE2122, EAE3032, EAE3132, EAE3152, EAE5000, EAE5002, EAE5030 and EAE5031. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Specialisation details

Type: Specialisation
Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 96

Faculty: Faculty of Science
Handbook years: 20252026