Graduate Coursework

Master of Climate Science

Course code: MC-CLIMSCI

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Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

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Duration
2 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

Key dates

Fees

AUD $60,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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English language requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0

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CRICOS code
106786B
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Course structure

Overview

The Master of Climate Science is a 200-point program made up of:

You’ll be encouraged to take an internship subject as your professional skills development so you can connect with industry and ensure that what you’re studying can translate to a career where you can make a difference. You could also focus on using research to help us understand how we can make a difference, by participating in a research project to strengthen our knowledge of climate science.

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25 points of foundational core subjects (level 3)

Complete both the following subjects:

75 points discipline core

Complete all of (50pts):

And one of (25pts):

75 pts discipline electives

Complete 75 points of discipline electives from any of the following areas.

Climate Dynamics (requires Calculus 2)

All of (50 points):

And an additional 25 points from the non-specialised elective list.

Or

Climate Change

All of (50 points):

And an additional 25 points from the non-specialised elective list.

Profile

Andrew King

"We’ve designed the course to incorporate advanced knowledge of the physical aspects of how the climate system works and how and why it is changing. You’ll learn about how we model the climate to understand its changes, gain programming knowledge so you can build your own climate change projections, and then develop the skills to communicate this knowledge to the community. You’ll be surrounded by established climate scientists working on cutting-edge research and with connections to industry enabling you to build a career in industry, government or research beyond our program."

Andrew King

Sample course plan

View some sample course plans to help you select subjects that will meet the requirements for this coursework.

Climate Dynamics – 200-point program

You’ll be encouraged to take an internship subject as your professional skills development so you can connect with industry and ensure that what you’re studying can translate to a career where you can make a difference. You could also focus on using research to help us understand how we can make a difference, by participating in a research project to strengthen our knowledge of climate science.

Accordion

Year 1

100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts
  • Atmospheric Processes and Composition – foundation core – ATOC30008 – 12.5 pts
  • Climate Science for Decision-Making – core – ATOC90002 – 12.5 pts
  • Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography – compulsory – ATOC30004 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts
  • Modern and Future Climate – foundation core – ATOC30006 – 12.5 pts
  • Climate Modelling and Climate Change – core – ERTH90026 – 12.5 pts
  • Tropical Weather and Climate Extremes – compulsory – ATOC30003 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
Accordion

Year 2

100 pts
Semester 1 · 62.5 pts
  • Advanced Past Climates – core – ATOC90017 – 12.5 pts
  • core – 25 pts
  • Convective Clouds and Storms – compulsory – ATOC90011 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 37.5 pts
  • Current Topics in Climate Science – capstone – ATOC90004 – 12.5 pts
  • Weather and Climate Extremes – compulsory – ATOC90016 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
Climate Change – 200-point program

You’ll be encouraged to take an internship subject as your professional skills development so you can connect with industry and ensure that what you’re studying can translate to a career where you can make a difference. You could also focus on using research to help us understand how we can make a difference, by participating in a research project to strengthen our knowledge of climate science.

Accordion

Year 1

100 pts
Semester 1 · 50 pts
  • Atmospheric Processes and Composition – foundation core – ATOC30008 – 12.5 pts
  • Climate Science for Decision-Making – core – ATOC90002 – 12.5 pts
  • Global Environmental Change – compulsory – EVSC90017 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 50 pts
  • Modern and Future Climate – foundation core – ATOC30006 – 12.5 pts
  • Climate Modelling and Climate Change – core – ERTH90026 – 12.5 pts
  • Climate Change Politics and Policy – foundation elective – ENST90004 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
Accordion

Year 2

100 pts
Semester 1 · 62.5 pts
  • Advanced Past Climates – core – ATOC90017 – 12.5 pts
  • core – 25 pts
  • Climate Change Mitigation – compulsory – ENST90033 – 12.5 pts
  • Adapting to Climate Change – compulsory – ENST90034 – 12.5 pts
Semester 2 · 37.5 pts
  • Current Topics in Climate Science – capstone – ATOC90004 – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts
  • elective – 12.5 pts