SAO Fees
The SAO fee structure is set by the Swinburne University Pricing Committee. Fees are the same for Australian and International+ students. SAO Fees-
Indicative fee information can be seen by looking at the current cost
per (12.5 credit point) Unit, available in the spreadsheets seen
here. In 2024, each Unit fee was AUD$3,100.
Four Units are required for the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy).
Eight Units are required for the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy).
Twelve Units are required for the Master of Science (Astronomy).
Additional information may be available at Course Fees and How to apply via the Swinburne University Course Search links (see 'Course Fees and requirements') for the three programs.
- Payment for the degree of Master of Science, Graduate Diploma of Science, Graduate Certificate of Science, or individual Unit (when available) is on a per unit basis.
- The unit fee is subject to review on a yearly basis.
- One or more textbooks are necessary for most units, and need to be purchased separately. Click here for details.
- The full degree of Master of Science in Astronomy requires satisfactory completion of twelve units; Graduate Diploma of Science in Astronomy requires satisfactory completion of eight units; and Graduate Certificate of Science in Astronomy requires satisfactory completion of fours units.
- A non-refundable late fee (previously AU$200) may apply to enrolments that are processed later than one week prior to Week 0.
- Students must withdraw from a unit of study prior to the Census Date* to be eligible for a full refund.
- Students who enrolled late but withdraw prior to the Census Date are not eligible to a refund on their AU$200 late fee.
- No refund is payable to students who withdraw from a course or unit after the Census Date*.
