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Graduate Diploma of Science (Astrophysics)

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Graduate Diploma of Science (Astrophysics) (GDSI)
CRICOS: 031448M
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • External
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May
Intakes

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Overview

  • UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Science (Astrophysics) is designed for graduates from disciplines other than astronomical and space science to acquire skills and knowledge in physics and astronomy, and develop scientific research skills.
  • This specialisation can also provide professional development in science for those in educational or science communication careers. 
  • You have the opportunity to explore galactic astrophysics and cosmology, planetary systems, stellar astrophysics, key concepts of physics, astronomy and observational astrophysics.
  • Topics may also include astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, telescopes, optics, detectors and data analysis to advance your knowledge further.

Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Science, students have the potential to move into the Master of Science coursework degree if they meet other requirements for entry.

Career outcomes

  • As a graduate you may find career opportunities as a scientist working for industry or government, technician working in a laboratory or in the field, teacher (in combination with appropriate education studies) or self-employment providing scientific and/or technical services.

Entry requirements

  • 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent. 
    • or
  • equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units
8 x specialisation courses 8
Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 38720
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 38720

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 031448M

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
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