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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and Master of Environmental Science

  • Bachelor

Develop advanced GIS and remote sensing skills to analyse spatial information developing data-driven interdisciplinary solutions to the world's greatest challenges.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
CM032
Study Mode
In person

About this course

In the first three years whilst completing the extended major, you will develop advanced skills in the use, manipulation, analysis and visualisation of spatial data. This will be achieved through a hands-on approach using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) remote sensing technologies, field-based data collection and laboratory-based analysis. You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Environmental Science. The master's component of the course will focus on understanding the impact of human activity on the environment where you will work to develop scientific, risk-based solutions to the world's greatest challenges. An interdisciplinary approach to problem solving will draw upon your understanding of environmental processes and human-environment interactions to develop data driven results. This course will delve into issues such as climate change, water resource management, sustainable natural resource use, and the rehabilitation of degraded and polluted environments.

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.

Course prerequisites

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have -

  • achieved an ATAR of at least 90, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and
  • a scaled mark of at least 50 in ATAR Mathematics Methods, ATAR Mathematics Applications or equivalent or higher; or
  • a direct pathway offer; or
  • a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Course prerequisites
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 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
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

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

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

Career Pathways

A degree in Geographical and Spatial Science can lead to career opportunities in the following areas:

  • Geography and Spatial Sciences
  • Environmental Management
  • Marine and Coastal Science and Management
  • Catchment and Water Science and Management

Career pathways and industries:

  • Environmental regulation and consulting
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Property and land development
  • Health
  • International development, NGOs and Not-for-profits
Career Pathways

A degree in Geographical and Spatial Science can lead to career opportunities in the following areas:

  • Geography and Spatial Sciences
  • Environmental Management
  • Marine and Coastal Science and Management
  • Catchment and Water Science and Management

Career pathways and industries:

  • Environmental regulation and consulting
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Property and land development
  • Health
  • International development, NGOs and Not-for-profits
Career Opportunities
  • GIS Officer
  • Spatial/GIS Analyst
  • Spatial Data Scientist
  • Remote Sensing Specialist
  • Environmental Advisor/Consultant/Scientist
  • Sustainability Consultant
Career Opportunities
Postgraduate study at UWA
Master of Environmental Science
Master of Environmental Science

Experience an interdisciplinary approach to Environmental Science with a specialisation in Environmental Management, Marine and Coastal, Catchments and Water, Environmental Rehabilitation, Sensing and Environmental Data or Environmental Economics.

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Take all units (30 points):

Level 2
Core

Take all units (36 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points either from Group A (level 2) or Group B (level 3):

Level 3
Core
Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option
Option

For students in course by coursework only take 12 points.

Option
Option

For student in course by coursework and dissertation only, take all units (24 points):

Catchments and Water specialisation
Conversion

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Option - Group B

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Environmental Economics specialisation
Conversion

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Option - Group B

For students in course by coursework only, take 2 unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B:

Environmental Management specialisation
Conversion

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Option - Group B

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Environmental Rehabilitation specialisation
Conversion

Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Option - Group B

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

Marine and Coastal Management specialisation
Conversion Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s): Core Take all units (24 points): Option - Group A Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points: Option - Group B For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B. Sensing and Spatial Data Science specialisation
Conversion Students may be required to take conversion units, up to a value of 24 points, based on an assessment of prior learning by the Faculty. Core Take all units (24 points): Option - Group A Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points: Option - Group B For students in course by coursework only, take 2 unit(s) to the value of 12 points from option group A or B.

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