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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Oceanography

  • Bachelor

Challenge yourself with a Bachelor of Earth Science and Australia's only Master of Oceanography while gaining a unique experience at UWA. This combined bachelor's and master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Western Australia's extensive coastline is magnificent, hosting pristine rocky reefs and beaches along the South Coast to the coral reefs of the Pilbara and Kimberley regions. This diversity creates an excellent living laboratory for studying the complex interactions between physical, chemical, geological and biological processes. The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the solid Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and beyond. The Master of Oceanography emphasises learning through practical work to gain knowledge and skills in oceanography encompassing scientific and engineering elements of dynamic coastal zones and seafloor geology. The combination of these courses provides a strong undergraduate foundation in earth and marine science. Field and laboratory-based skills in terrestrial and marine systems and oceanography lead into the Master of Oceanography, which provides advanced learning of the physical, chemical, geological and biological processes operating in coastal to deep marine environments. This knowledge, together with advanced practical skills, is needed for management of coastal and marine zones with critical social, economic and cultural value that are increasingly impacted by climatic changes. The extensive coastline of WA provides an important natural laboratory to gain skills that are applicable globally. Increasingly sophisticated technology is used to gain insights into Earth and Ocean materials and processes using principles and techniques from chemistry, physics, biology and maths. This combined degree from UWA will provide you with knowledge and skills that are highly valued by employers of geoscientists and oceanographers. If you decide not to continue in the CBM you can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Earth Sciences (Advanced). Note that the Advanced Bachelor Degree is available only as a CBM exit award. It is not offered for direct enrolment and is not awarded on completion of the CBM.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

There are diverse career opportunities in government, industry, consultancies and research institutions. The need for marine and coastal management, marine renewable energy, safe use of the ocean and aquaculture will require graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge of oceanography.

Career opportunities include:

  • Oceanographer

  • Coastal Officer

  • Marine Consultant

  • Geologist

  • Geochemist

  • Geophysicist





Career Pathways

There are diverse career opportunities in government, industry, consultancies and research institutions. The need for marine and coastal management, marine renewable energy, safe use of the ocean and aquaculture will require graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge of oceanography.

Career opportunities include:

  • Oceanographer

  • Coastal Officer

  • Marine Consultant

  • Geologist

  • Geochemist

  • Geophysicist





Postgraduate study at UWA
Master of Oceanography
Master of Oceanography

Challenge yourself with Australia's only Master of Oceanography while gaining a unique experience at UWA

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