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Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science
3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time Hobart
3 years full-time Hobart CRICOS 081797J
Connect with the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best marine and Antarctic science researchers.
Engage with the thriving aquaculture industry
Work closely with Tasmania’s thriving sustainable aquaculture industry.
Work placement and industry tours
Take advantage of opportunities for work placement and industry tours with local and international partners..
Tasmania is the best place in the world to study Marine and Antarctic Science
Our Marine and Antarctic Science degree is the only one of its kind in Australia and is offered at one of the best places in the world for temperate marine studies. It gives you the skills and knowledge for a career in the exciting, growing and globally critical marine, fisheries, aquaculture, and Antarctic sectors.
You will study a series of core units that ensure you have a multidisciplinary understanding of the marine environment. Topics include marine resource management, marine and Antarctic ecosystems, and how the ocean currents are influenced by and influence the global climate system. You will also develop essential skills in mapping and learn to use data to develop and test ideas and draw conclusions.
In addition to this core learning, will also choose from one of our five exciting majors, each of which enable you to focus on a specific area of marine and Antarctic science, and which are built around our deep understanding of the environment and our world-leading research strengths.
Study options in this degree
A major is an area of focus in your degree. During your studies, you’ll choose an area that interests you, and then study a group of units related to that area. Find out more at What is a Major?
Learn the role of marine plants and animals in marine ecosystems. Offered at a world class specialist research and teaching institute, your classroom can include everything from Tasmania’s giant kelp forests and thriving aquaculture industry to the entire Southern Ocean.
A booming world population is placing significant stress on the Southern Ocean. This major gives you the qualifications to work towards meeting marine resource challenges now and in the future.
Solving complex geopolitical environmental issues requires an understanding of the science at their core. You’ll also learn to communicate with government and inform policy. Take a multidisciplinary approach to learning with topics ranging from Marine Ecology to Law and International Relations.
Study ocean currents, changing temperatures and rising sea levels. You’ll also explore the ocean’s role in the climate system, gaining the skills to work as an oceanographer, climate or weather modeller anywhere in the world.
Sustainability is the future of aquaculture. Designed with industry needs in mind, this major gives you the knowledge and skills to create innovative processes to benefit the industry. Tasmania’s leading aquaculture experts are actively involved in the development and teaching of the course, covering all aspects of the industry.
Further study options
For honours course information, please visit the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science with honours.
Visit the Marine and Antarctic Postgraduate page for postgraduate study options. These postgraduate courses combine marine science with a focus on the Southern Ocean and Antarctic, providing an ideal study experience for a career in marine biology and the fisheries and aquaculture industries.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Undergraduate Certificate in Antarctic and Climate Science
1 year part time Online
This course may not be available to international students. Please refer to courses to explore more.
Connect with the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best marine and Antarctic science researchers.
Flexible delivery
Offered part time and fully online so you can study anywhere in Australia.
Study with no tuition fees
This course offers a 100% HECS fee scholarship to eligible students in 2024
Your introduction to the study of global climate change
The Undergraduate Certificate in Antarctic and Climate Science will introduce you to the study of global climate change, highlighting the challenges facing society due to human impact on our marine and Antarctic environments.
Your studies can literally be the tip of the iceberg in this fascinating area of science, environment and law. You'll discover the values of marine ecosystems and their greatest threats, learn about current climate change impacts on biodiversity and human systems, and understand the effect of southern high-latitude regions on the Earth’s climate, oceans and weather.
Study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing in 2024 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee scholarship. HECS fee scholarship will be automatically applied on enrolment. Visit the course page for details.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Change Awareness and Action
0.5 years full time, up to 1 year part time Online
Connect with the world's best researchers
Learn alongside the world's best climate change researchers across a wide range of disciplines
Flexible delivery
Offered part time and fully online so you can study anywhere in Australia.
Study with no tuition fees
This course offers a 100% HECS fee scholarship to eligible students in 2024
Foundational knowledge and skills to participate in efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change
You will study the type and magnitude of climate change impacts and possible responses, and build foundational skills in climate risk management. This will help you build skills to facilitate climate-resilient planning, and climate-related reporting requirements. in addition, you will learn what to consider when planning for and managing climate impacts on future infrastructure and services.
Upon completion of the certificate, you will be able to apply climate science knowledge to a range of human challenges, make linkages between sustainability and climate action, and use collaborative approaches to climate change problems and solutions. This certificate can also be your stepping stone to further study in this fascinating and globally relevant area of science, environment and law.
Study without tuition fees
Domestic students commencing in 2024 may be eligible to receive a 100% HECS fee scholarship. HECS fee scholarship will be automatically applied on enrolment. Visit the course page for details.
Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.
Career opportunities
Careers relating to Marine and Antarctic Science are growing across many industries. Here are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years^.
21.5%
Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Predicted job growth to 2025
7.7%
Environmental
Scientists
Predicted job growth to 2025
15.1%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Predicted job growth to 2025
Applied science careers
Marine resource managers help guide the use of our strained oceans and ecosystems, while the sustainable aquaculture industry is helping to sustainably feed the world. Through applied applications, your passion for marine and Antarctic studies can drive local changes for global benefits.
Studying marine and Antarctic science leads to a variety of hands-on careers including hatchery managers, aquaculture divers, technicians and fisheries management officers.
Research careers
This degree provides a clear pathway for students to undertake postgraduate and PhD study. It can also lead to employment through local industry connections. The Australian Antarctic Program Partnership between the University of Tasmania, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Antarctic Division employs PhD students, early-career researchers and technicians working with senior scientists.
^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.