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BEES Postgraduate Options


School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences


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Postgraduate Contacts:

 Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
 Conservation Biology
 Jennifer Sinclair
 Phone: 9385 8330
 Email: j.sinclair@unsw.edu.au

 Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
 Marine Science & Management
 Dr Iain Suthers
 Phone: 9385 2065
 Email: i.suthers@unsw.edu.au

Postgraduate Research Coordinator
 Dale Dominey-Howes
 Phone: +61 2 9385 4830
 Email: dale.dh@unsw.edu.au

 

 


 

Postgraduate Coursework Options:

Conservation Biology
AwardCodeEntry requirementsDurationUOCIntakeLinks
Master8745A recognised appropriate four-year Bachelor degree at a level acceptable to the Postgraduate Coursework Education Committee of the Faculty.1 year full-time study. 1 semester at UNSW; 1 semester at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand48 Handbook
Marine Science and Management
AwardCodeEntry requirementsDurationUOCIntakeLinks
Master
 		8270A recognised 3-year Bachelor degree in a relevant area.1 year full-time study48S1

Handbook

Spatial Information
AwardCodeEntry requirementsDurationUOCIntakeLinks
MScTech8714Four year degree from an approved university in environmental, surveying, computer science or related fields, or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Faculty Coursework Committee.1 year full-time study48S1 & S2Handbook
GradDip5693Three year degree from an approved university or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Faculty Coursework Committee.1 year full-time study36S1 & S2Handbook
GradCert7714Three year degree from an approved university or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Faculty Coursework Committee.½ year full-time study24S1 & S2Handbook

 

Postgraduate Research Options:

Master & PhD
AwardCodeDurationDetailsLinks
M Phil

2475

 

1.5 to 2 years of advanced study leading to the submission of a thesis. Minimum duration for completion is 1.5 years.Students complete a component of coursework including research methodology and a thesis comprising an original piece of research work, of a limited scope but at least 66% of the degree.Handbook
M Sc

2485
2040
2000

1.5 to 2 years of advanced study leading to the submission of a thesis. Minimum duration for completion is 1.5 years.This program requires the completion of an original piece of research, more limited in scope and nature than PhD. Candidates develop mastery of appropriate methodology and learn the fundamentals of research. Findings are presented in a thesis that places the work in the wider context of their discipline.

Handbook 2485
Handbook 2040
Handbook 2000
 

PhD

1435
1080
1000
 

3 to 4 years of advanced study leading to the submission of a thesis. Minimum duration for completion is 3 years.A PhD requires the completion of a piece of research that demonstrates a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field of study. Candidates acquire advanced specialist research training under academic supervision. The candidates thesis summarises the research and provides evidence for independent thought and critical analysis, effective communication and expert knowledge of the discipline in the international context.

Handbook 1435
Handbook 1080
Handbook 1000
 

 
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