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Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
University of Technology Sydney

145

in world overall ranking*

18

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Marine ecosystems are highly diverse, fascinating and critical, as they supply about half the oxygen we breathe and absorb humanity’s greenhouse gases. In this course, the only degree of its kind in Sydney, you’ll learn to investigate, understand, and protect our invaluable marine environments under the increasing impacts of climate change. You’ll experience cutting-edge technologies and develop traditional and analytical methods, preparing you to assess and respond to the impacts of climate change on these life-sustaining environments.

Career outcome

In the United Nations Decade of the Ocean, you'll be an in-demand science professional ready to take on exciting, future-focused roles in marine ecology, government policy, research and marine governance. You could make key breakthroughs as a researcher, shape national and international policy in a governing body or carve your own path as a protector of our planet's greatest treasure. Preparing graduates for laboratory technician, research assistant, and science-based industry entry roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$50,465 per year
Total degree: A$158,310

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A$9,537 per year
Total degree: A$29,332

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Information

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3 years

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Autumn Session 2026

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C10228

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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A$5,000

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