Online Course · Marine Studies

Begin Your Journey Into Marine Studies

You might be the one who never left the rock pools. You cover marine ecology, reefs, fish, mammals and human impact. It is a first look before bigger study.

From $35per week, flexible plans
12 monthsaccess, at your own pace
18 unitsacross two modules
6 daysa week of tutor support
Practicalassessments, not exams
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaMarine Studies
DeliveryFully online, start anytime
Access12 months, self paced
Structure2 modules, 18 units
AssessmentPractical assessments
PaymentsFrom $35 per week
Comes with
  • Marine ecology systems covered
  • Shallow waters and reefs
  • Fish, shellfish and crustaceans
  • Marine mammals, turtles and seabirds
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

The Whole Water Column

Reefs, shallows, fish, mammals and seabirds.

Before You Commit

A first look at the field without a degree.

Human Impact Included

Fishing and impact on marine environments are taught.

The Course

What You'll Learn

01
Marine Studies One
Where marine life starts.
Introduction and simple organisms
Marine ecology systems
Shallow waters and reefs
02
The Animals
Working up the food chain.
Shellfish and crustaceans
Fish, part A and part B
Marine mammals
03
People And The Sea
What we do to it.
Turtles, sea snakes and seabirds
Human impact on marine environments and fishing
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Ecology, marine systems
  • Reefs, and shallow waters
  • Animals, fish, mammals, seabirds
  • Impact, fishing and environments

As a Student

  • Access, 12 months, self paced
  • Tutors, six days a week
  • Assessment, practical, not exams
  • Start, any day you like
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
Simple Organisms Up

The course starts at the bottom of the food chain and climbs.

02
Impact Is Not An Afterthought

Human impact and fishing sit in their own unit.

03
Study From Anywhere

Nothing here needs a lab or a set timetable.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

Provider Certificate

Certificate in Marine Studies

A provider certificate, not nationally recognised training

A Certificate Of Completion

Issued by the provider when you finish the course.

A Certificate Of Attainment

Comes with a transcript of every unit you completed.

A Base For Further Study

The provider positions this as preparation for marine biology study.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Get In Touch

Tell us what pulls you toward the water.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor covers units, pace and fees.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or a weekly plan if eligible.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and begin with simple organisms.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $35 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it weekly through a payment plan.
Flexible payment options
Plans depend on eligibility
Australian owned payment partners
An advisor can talk options through
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Is this nationally recognised training?

You finish with a provider certificate and a full transcript. It is not nationally recognised training, so it carries no national code. An advisor can walk you through accredited paths as well.

What do I get at the end?

A Certificate of Completion, a Certificate of Attainment and a transcript.

What does it cost each week?

From $35 a week, depending on the plan you qualify for.

Does this make me a marine biologist?

No. That path runs through university. This is a first step toward it.

How long do I have?

You get 12 months of access, with no set deadlines.

Is there any field work?

The course is online. Assessments are practical tasks you do yourself.

What do I need to start?

A computer and steady internet. A device can be provided if needed.

Can I enrol if I am under 18?

Yes, after the provider speaks with your guardian.

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About the College

My Learning Online is an Australian online provider. Tutors answer six days a week, and help carries on after you finish.

Course content stays open day and night, so study fits around a job.

Australian providerSelf paced studyTutors six daysFully online
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