About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) is an online course and is part of a nested suite of programs which includes the Master of Science (Astronomy) and the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), with different entry and exit points depending upon previous academic studies.

　　The Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) is an online course and is part of a nested suite of programs which includes the Master of Science (Astronomy) and the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) with different entry and exit points depending upon previous academic studies.

　　The Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts related to contemporary astronomy. The course provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge and science communication skills across a broad range of astronomy and astronomy-related fields for professional or highly skilled work, and as a pathway for further learning.

　　Many graduates use this qualification to begin or enhance opportunities in teaching, working in observatories, science centres and museums, and science/astronomy education, public outreach and communication positions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Hawthorn
March, 2024	Online
August, 2024	Hawthorn
November, 2024	Online

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Swinburne University of Technology

A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or 8 or equivalent) in a cognate discipline aligned to astronomy and/or astronomy-related fields, within:

　　• mathematical sciences,

　　• physics and astronomy,

　　• earth sciences,

　　• computer science,

　　• information systems,

　　• aerospace engineering and technology,

　　• radiology,

　　• optical science,

　　• radiography

　　• other cognate disciplines assessed to be appropriate.

　　OR

　　• successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy)

　　The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

　　All applicants

　　Applicants who have a recognised bachelor degree not aligned to astronomy and/or astronomy-related fields, application can be made to enter 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 Master of Science (Astronomy).

　　Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0

　　TOEFL IBT - 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Swinburne University of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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