S6U Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern
Ocean Studies) with Honours
Abbreviation: GradDipSc(ASOS)(Hons)
Course code: S6U
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2971
Introductory comments
These courses provide both a general overview of Antarctic and Southern Ocean matters
and specialist training in areas of the physical and biological sciences; policy and law; and
polar and environmental technology.
The program has the flexibility to respond to the particular backgrounds and experience of
each year’s students and can be taken in one year full-time or two years part-time study.
Candidature is open to graduates in all disciplines. Selection into the honours stream is
based on the applicant’s undergraduate record and work experience, if appropriate.
The honours degree is fully equivalent to an honours degree within a University School
and satisfies the usual eligibility requirements for research higher degrees and
postgraduate scholarships.
The first half of the program consists of a multi-disciplinary course in the form of seminar
style sessions in five sub-disciplines: social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences and
Antarctic operations. The remainder of the honours program requires the completion of an
approved research project, with the results presented in a thesis. For students not taking
honours, a reading thesis style specialist unit, supervised by an appropriate staff member,
is undertaken. The coursework is assessed through a series of assignments, while the
thesis is formally examined by internal and external experts.
Interested students are encouraged to contact the Institute of Antarctic and Southern
Ocean Studies directly (ph) (03) 6226 2971.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Honours program are eligible for membership of a variety of professional
organisations, for instance: International Glaciological Society, American Geophysical
Union, Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, American Meteorological
Society, Australian Marine Science Association, Australian Geological Society. The society
or societies they may belong to depends somewhat on the nature of the research that they
undertook.
The course leads to career opportunities in oceanography, glaciology, climate modelling,
meteorology, ice core chemistry, sedimentology, marine biology, terrestrial ecology,
international relations.
Course structure
Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours
KSA410 Full time
KSA411 Part time
Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies)
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S6U Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
KSA505 Full time
KSA506 Part time
Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) with Honours
KSA510 Full time
KSA511 Part time
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Dr K Michael ph 6226 2971 fax 6226 2973 enquiries@iasos.utas.edu.au<mz>
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $13,500
Approximate student-staff contact hours | a total of 110 hours
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