Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Are you a lover of the ocean? Do you want to learn about the marine environment? Are you a passionate conservationist who wants to make sure our marine environment is sustained for years to come? Australia is home to some of the most unique and diverse coastlines and marine ecosystems in the world and we need to make sure they remain protected. By understanding the conservation and management issues they face, such as climate change, pollution, and overfishing – we can help find solutions to these problems. When you study the Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science you’ll be learning from experts in marine, coastal and ecological fields, giving you practical skills to make a difference to our world. Through professional pathways, students can tailor their program to meet their career aspirations.
Majors
Areas of study
Animal biology, biodiversity and conservation, coastal and surface processes, coastal infrastructure, environmental regulation, geography, politics, and policy.
Your fundamental marine science skills can be complemented by up to two minors, from a traditional science or non-traditional areas such as social science or communication.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
The flexible structure of this degree allows students to pursue careers that span all sectors of the marine and coastal industry.
Animal biologist, botanist, conservationist/ecologist, ecotourism, environmental consultant, fisheries technician, geographer, marine biologist, oceanographer, sustainability officer, waterways, and coastal officer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 87.4 | 95.4 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 72.4 | 75.75 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 58 | 65.6 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
58.00
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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