Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
3 years full time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
25 hours plus own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 038057C |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics. July intake further requires Chemistry. |
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Earth Science
Earth Science encompasses all aspects involved in the study of the Earth including surface landforms and features, the movement of water, the role of climate, formation of soils and vegetation, plate tectonics, and processes in the Earth's interior.
Earth Science involves the application of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics to understanding these processes and solving problems related to Earth environments.
The Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) is a named program, under which you will complete at least one of the following majors: Geography, Geology, Land Soil and Water. This program has a separate TISC code from the other Science courses.
Level 1
You will follow the Earth Sciences foundation package, involving choices from earth and environmental science, chemistry, maths, and either physics or biology.
Level 2
The units you take will depend on which two majors you choose. Examples of units you might study include Geology; Land, Soil and Water; The Climate System; Basin Analysis, Earth Surface Processes and Soils; Environmental Hydrology; Field Geology; Geographic Information System; and Structural and Metamorphic Geology.
Level 3
As in Level 2, your Level 3 units will depend on which major you choose to study. Examples include Environmental Change, Environmental Geomorphology of Coasts and Rivers; Rural Geography and Planning; Geology; Soil Science; Geological Mapping; Climate Change Policy and Planning; Marine Geology; Marine and Coastal Planning and Management; Mineral Resources; Ore Deposit Genesis; Geochemistry & Petrology, Land, Soil and Water Systems; and Structural Geology and Tectonics. Detailed course information can be found at Earth Science.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) leads to careers working with natural resources. You may work in the mineral and energy industries, environmental science and environmental management, management of groundwater and soil, or even ecotourism and regional development. A fourth (Honours) year will enhance your skills and improve your chances of employment and advancement in professional careers.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
