Master of Climate Science

University of Melbourne · Melbourne (Parkville campus), Australia

Master'sClimate scienceFull-time

Two-year (200 credit point) graduate coursework degree (AQF Level 9) delivered on campus at Parkville, course code MC-CLIMSCI, CRICOS 106786B. The curriculum covers physical aspects of climate systems, climate change science, climate modelling techniques and climate policy, structured as a foundational core (25 points), discipline core (75 points), discipline electives (75 points) and professional skills (25 points). Students complete a year-long 25-point capstone as either a Climate Science Industry Project or a Climate Science Research Project.

Key facts

Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
60,000 AUD per year
Intake
March and July

Verified Jul 2026: AUD 60,000 (2026 indicative first-year fee, international). IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Domestic fee arrangements differ — confirm the current figure on study.unimelb.edu.au.

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