S6000 Master of Science

The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts, Part A. Foundation Studies, Part B. Advanced Studies, Part C. Research Project or Work Integrated Learning, and Part D. Extended Studies.

Part A. Foundation studies

These studies consolidate your theoretical and/or technical knowledge in an area of specialisation and provide an introduction to research methodologies appropriate to your chosen discipline.

Part B. Advanced studies

These studies will deepen your understanding of specific topics and advanced elements within your chosen discipline. 

Part C. Research project or work integrated learning 

This part is designed to develop your ability to establish, plan and execute a research project or industry-relevant project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Part D. Extended studies

These studies will deepen your understanding of specific topics and advanced elements within your chosen discipline. 

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part B, Part C and Part D.
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part C and Part D.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 96 points structured into four parts, Part A. Foundation studies (24 points), Part B. Advanced Studies (24 points), Part C. Research Project or Work Integrated Learning (24 points), and Part D. Extended Studies (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation Studies (24 points)
The foundation studies will depend on your previous background and will be confirmed following a discussion with the specialisation lead.

You complete:

Astrophysics

• ASP3012 Stars and galaxies 
• ASP3162 Computational Astrophysics
• PHS3350 Physics and astronomy research project 1

Plus 6 points chosen from the following list, based on discussion with the specialisation lead:

• PHS3102 Statistical and condensed matter physics
• PHS3202 Wave optics and atomic physics
• PHS3302 Relativity and particle

Atmospheric science

24 points from the following:

• EAE2122 Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamics 
• EAE3032 Geophysical interpretations in geoscience, geography, and environmental science 
• EAE3152 Dynamical meteorology
• EAE3132 Future climates: projections, impacts and adaptation 
• MTH2032 Differential Equations with Modelling
• MTH2010 Multivariable Calculus 
• MTH2040 Mathematical Modelling 

Earth science

24 points from the following:

• EAE2532 Field geology and geological mapping 
• EAE2511 Deep earth processes 
• EAE3512 Geoscience: Ore deposits and metals of the future 
• EAE3032 Geophysical interpretations in geoscience, geography and environmental science 

Physics

• PHS3350 Physics and astronomy research project 1

Plus 18 points chosen from the following list, based on discussion with the specialisation lead:

• PHS3000 Experimental physics 
• PHS3102 Statistical and condensed matter physics 
• PHS3202 Wave optics and atomic physics 
• PHS3302 Relativity and particle physics 

 

Part B. Advanced studies (24 points)

You complete:

Astrophysics

• ASP4020 Astrophysics coursework A (12 points)
• ASP4021 Astrophysics coursework B (12 points)

Atmospheric science

• EAE5030 Atmospheric Science coursework A (12 points)
• EAE5031 Atmospheric Science coursework B (12 points)

Earth science

• EAE5040 Earth Science coursework A (12 points)

and

• EAE5041 Earth Science coursework B (12 points)

     or

• EAE5258 Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental science 

and one of:

• FIT5147 Data exploration and visualisation 
• MGF5600 Managing innovation 
• MGF5962 Contemporary management principles and practices 

Physics

• PHS4020 Physics coursework A (12 points)
• PHS4021 Physics coursework B (12 points)

 

Part C. Research Project or Work Integrated Learning (24 points)

You complete:

Astrophysics

One of:

a) Research option

• ASP5000 Advanced astrophysics research project (24 points)

b) Research and WIL option

• ASP5003 Minor astrophysics research project (12 points)
• SCI5000 Master Work Integrated Learning project (12 points)

Atmospheric science

One of:

a) Research option

• EAE5002 Advanced atmospheric science research project (24 points)

b) Research and WIL option

• EAE5000 Minor atmospheric science research project (12 points)
• SCI5000 Master Work Integrated Learning project (12 points)

c) Research and coursework option

• EAE5000 Minor atmospheric science research project (12 points)
• ENS5320 Climate Change Risk, Resilience and Security (6 points)
• ENS5330 Water security and environmental pollution (6 points)

Earth science

One of:

a) Research option

• EAE5012 Advanced earth science research project (24 points)

b) Research and WIL option

• EAE5010 Minor earth science research project (12 points)
• SCI5000 Master Work Integrated Learning project (12 points)

c) Research and coursework option

• EAE5010 Minor earth science research project (12 points)

Plus 12 points from:

• ENS5320 Climate Change Risk, Resilience and Security (6 points)
• ENS5330 Water security and environmental pollution (6 points)
• EAE5051 Spatial databases (6 points)
• EAE5052 Spatial data interoperability and integration (6 points)
• EAE5054 Research methods and project management (6 points)

Physics

One of:

a) Research option

• PHS5000 Advanced physics research project (24 points)

b) Research and WIL option

• PHS5003 Minor physics research project (12 points)
• SCI5000 Master Work Integrated Learning project (12 points)

 

Part D. Extended studies (24 points)

You complete:

Astrophysics

• ASP5020 Advanced astrophysics coursework A (12 points)
• ASP5021 Advanced astrophysics coursework B (12 points)

Atmospheric science

• EAE5032 Atmospheric Science coursework C (12 points)
• EAE5033 Atmospheric Science coursework D (12 points)

Earth science

• EAE5042 Earth Science coursework C (12 points)
• EAE5043 Earth Science coursework D (12 points)

Physics

• PHS5020 Advanced physics coursework A (12 points)
• PHS5021 Advanced physics coursework B (12 points)