Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy)
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Duration
1 Year/s
Intakes
Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 3) - View application and start dates
Fees
A$21280 (annual for 2020)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- 6 Astronomy core units (75 credit points)
- 2 Elective units (25 credit points)
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Diploma in Science (Astronomy) is 50 credit points (normally four units)
Units of study
AST80005 Exploring the Solar System
AST80004 Exploring Stars and the Milky Way
Not all of the above units of study will be offered every semester and some are offered in alternate years. For further information, refer to Swinburne Astronomy Online. Electives will usually be offered subject to satisfactory enrolment numbers.
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
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
- A recognised Bachelor degree, or higher, in a cognate discipline aligned to astronomy or related fields. Some examples include aerospace engineering and technology, computer science, earth sciences, information systems, mathematical sciences, optical science, physics and astronomy, radiography, radiology or
- For applicants who have a recognised Bachelor degree not aligned to astronomy or related fields, application can be made to enter the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) or
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy)
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), students may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) or the Master of Science (Astronomy).
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
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How to apply
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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)