Viewed from space, the Earthis a blue planet with over 70% of its surface covered by water. Because of this, the oceans exert a major influence on the Earth's climate and shipping operations. The three-year major program covers key principles of oceanography and the related issues of meteorology and climate. It offers a comprehensive account of physical oceanography, including components that cover waves, currents, sonar, and remote sensing, and employs mathematical arguments to describe the physical phenomena that take place within the world's oceans. It provides all future ADF officers with a sound understanding of the influence of oceans and weather. Double Majors of Oceanography with either Physics or Mathematics cover the requirements for a position at RAN's METOC (Meteorology and Oceanography) office.

A major sequence in Oceanography comprises:

Plus the following Level II courses:

Plus the following Level III courses:

Double Major in Oceanography and Physics
This special program comprises four Level I courses

Plus four Level II courses:

Plus 48UoC from the following Level III courses:

Students with a special interest and aptitude in Oceanography are encouraged to apply for an Honours program. Combined Honours programs extending across two disciplines are also possible, with proposals considered on a case-by-case basis. The standard for entry to all programs is typically a credit average or better. All programs incorporate both coursework and a research project. In Combined Honours the research project is on a topic which incorporates both Oceanography and another discipline, and is jointly supervised and examined.