Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy)
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) is suited to students who have a broad-ranging knowledge of contemporary astronomy. The course provides individuals with the necessary academic knowledge and science communication skills across astronomy and its related fields.
Upon graduating, students may seek further learning, or opportunities in teaching or working in observatories and similar positions.
Upgrade your skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communicating astronomical knowledge
- Conducting minor research projects
- Assessing astronomical information
Stretch your career further
- Astronomy focused science communication roles in observatories, science centres and museum
- Pathway to further learning
Strong industry connections and co-creation
- Government Agencies (NASA, ESA, JAXA, JPL)
- Scienceworks
- Melbourne Planetarium
- CSIRO
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
The median income for PG graduates five years out is $89K
Top 200 universities worldwide for Physics and Astronomy
QS World University Rankings by Subject 202390.8% of PG graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course
Top 20% for PG teaching quality in Australia
