Those wishing to specialise in teaching marine science at secondary school or TAFE level will require both a primary science degree with a significant marine component including field-based subjects, and a postgraduate award in teaching. At tertiary level, the main areas of employment in education are as tutors or lecturers. To be even considered for a lecturing position requires a doctoral degree, but it is possible to work as a tutor with a bachelors degree. Recently, the number of international university student groups visiting Australia has increased markedly, and many of these incorporate a marine component into their studies. This activity is providing a welcome source of employment for some graduates, although the work can be seasonal and some groups require tutors to hold a minimum qualification of a masters degree.
Field work is an important component of marine science education.
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