Master of Science (ES&M)

Studying this course at Southern Cross University (SCU) in LISMORE, NSW qualifies international graduates for 2 additional years on the Australian Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and extra points towards Permanent Residency (PR). Read Regional Study Guide →
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The Master of Science (ES&M) is a Masters Degree (Research) course from Southern Cross University (SCU). The CRICOS code for this course is 051066D. The main language of Master of Science (ES&M) is English.
In Australia, training providers must be approved for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before they can teach overseas students. The Master of Science (ES&M) is an approved CRICOS course from Southern Cross University (SCU).
The field of studies for Master of Science (ES&M) is Natural and Physical Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences and Natural and Physical Sciences, n.f.d..
Course Details
The Master of Science (ES&M) at Southern Cross University (SCU) has following details.
| Course name | Master of Science (ES&M) |
|---|---|
| Course status | Active |
| CRICOS Course Code | 051066D |
| Institute Name | Southern Cross University (SCU) |
| Location & State | LISMORE, NSW (2480) • Study in NSW |
| Regional Status | Category 3 - Regional Centre (+2 Yr 485 Extension) |
| Broad Field | Natural and Physical Sciences |
| Narrow Field | Natural and Physical Sciences |
| Detailed Field | Natural and Physical Sciences, n.f.d. |
Course Fees
The estimated total course fees for Master of Science (ES&M) is around $54,000.00. This includes $50,000.00 tuition fee and $4,000.00 non-tuition fee.
| Tuition fee | $50,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-tuition fee | $4,000.00 |
| Estimated total fees | $54,000.00 |
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Course Duration
The Course duration on CRICOS must accurately reflect the time taken by a student to complete the course including any reasonable compulsory periods of orientation.
| Course duration | 104 weeks / 2.0 years |
|---|
The total course duration for Master of Science (ES&M) is around 104 weeks. The registered duration cannot exceed the time required for completing the course on the basis of the normal amount of full-time study, and must not include any period of work-based training unless this is necessary in order to obtain the course qualification. Course duration should not include the period between when assessments or examinations for the course have been completed, and the time when results become available.
This course does not include any work component as part of the registered course. Work component hours (WIL hours) that are formally registered as part of the course are not included in the fortnight limitation.
Course Locations
The Master of Science (ES&M) course is available at following locations of Southern Cross University (SCU).
| Location | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| National Marine Science Centre | COFFS HARBOUR | NSW |
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FAQs - Master of Science (ES&M)
Frequently Asked Questions
The total course fee for Master of Science (ES&M) is $54,000.00. This includes $50,000.00 tuition fees and $4,000.00 non-tuition fees.
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|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (Research) at Monash University (Monash) | VIC | $112,270.00 |
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