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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences (Extended Major)

  • Non-Award

Be at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future for our planet by gaining a holistic understanding of Earth and its oceans. A holistic understanding of Earth and its oceans is needed for a more sustainable future.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-IEMDM
Study Mode
In person

About this course

You will learn high-level skills in the collection and interpretation of geoscientific data, in both terrestrial and marine settings, as well as advanced data analysis and synthesis techniques. These skills will equip you for future career opportunities in federal, state and local government agencies, consultancy and private industry related to minerals, petroleum, groundwater and coastal zone management, as well as research and development opportunities across the Earth and Marine Sciences.

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.

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
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
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
  • 79
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 270
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 330
Trinity College Foundation
  • 300
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 66
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
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
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
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

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

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

Career Pathways

Studying an Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences Extended Major can lead to career opportunities in:

  • Minerals Exploration
  • Petroleum Exploration
  • Groundwater Exploration
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Energy Geoscience
  • Coastal and Marine Consulting
  • Research and development (industry, universities and government agencies)
Career Pathways

Studying an Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences Extended Major can lead to career opportunities in:

  • Minerals Exploration
  • Petroleum Exploration
  • Groundwater Exploration
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Energy Geoscience
  • Coastal and Marine Consulting
  • Research and development (industry, universities and government agencies)

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Take all units (30 points):

Bridging

Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete either MATH1721 or SCIE1500. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and either MATH1721 or SCIE1500.

Level 2

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