Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy)
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Duration
6 months full-time or 1 year part-time
Intakes
Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 3) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2021 Start Dates
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- 3 astronomy core units (37.5 credit points)
- 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)
Units of study
Elective single units of study are available to students. Find out more.
Note: Not all of the above units will be offered every semester. Electives will usually be offered subject to satisfactory enrolment numbers. For further information about unit offerings, students should visit Swinburne Astronomy Online.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
- identify, interpret and analyse credible resources to present information, knowledge and critique on astronomy topics
- apply problem solving methodologies to synthesise solutions that demonstrate information and technical skills in astronomy
- apply communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of recent developments in astronomy
- demonstrate skills and knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to astronomy
- manage own time and work independently to investigate and communicate research in astronomy
- demonstrate communication and technical skills, either individually or working as an effective member in a team to interpret complex ideas in astronomy to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
Entry requirements
Any recognised bachelor degree.
Non-standard entry
Applicants with relevant astronomy or astronomy-related experience* (minimum of three years) will be considered for entry.