Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
The Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science has a focus on understanding the environmental processes including climate and hydrology that interact with landscapes, people and drive economies, including broader geography principles, demography and regional development. You'll learn how to use, manipulate, analyse and visualise spatial data to solve significant environmental and social issues such as climate change, population growth and land degradation.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 21st in the world for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ARWU 2022)
- Graduates with GIS and spatial data skills are in high demand and command a salary premium in the job market
- Opportunity to specialise in spatial sciences leading to rewarding careers in the geographical sciences field
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Prerequisites
Refer to any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Majors
Geographical and Spatial Science (Extended Major)
This Geographical and Spatial Science extended major, will prepare you for employment in areas related to marine and coastal science, geography and spatial sciences, catchment and water processes, and environmental management. You'll develop expertise in the use of geographic information and spatial analysis techniques using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies.
Potential Career Outcomes
Environmental consultant, conservation officer, soil scientist and more.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Other
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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