Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and Master of Environmental Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
In the Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and Master of Environmental Science you'll Develop advanced GIS and remote sensing skills to analyse spatial information developing data-driven interdisciplinary solutions to the world's greatest challenges. The course is structured as a four-year accelerated Combined Bachelor Master's program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. By completing this Combined Bachelor and Master course, you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and a Master of Environmental Science.
In your first three years you will complete the Geographical and Spatial Science (Extended Major) where you'll 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'll then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Environmental Science. The master's component will focus on understanding the impact of human activity where you'll develop scientific, risk-based solutions to help secure a sustainable global environment. An interdisciplinary approach to problem solving will draw upon your understand of environmental processes and human-environment interactions to develop data driven results.
Why study this Combined Bachelor Master's course?
- UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and 21st in the World for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ARWU 2022)
- Graduates with GIS and spatial science skills are in high demand, and therefore command a premium salary in the job market
- Opportunity to specialise in the spatial and environmental sciences leading to rewarding careers across a broad range of industries
- Make an impact provide solutions to the World’s biggest environmental challenges
Prerequisites
English language competence and achieved an ATAR of at least 90, or equivalent as recognised by UWA.
Prerequisites for Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
- Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year
Recommended subject: Mathematics Methods ATAR
Majors
Geographical and Spatial Science (Extended Major)
In this extended major, you'll 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.
Prerequisites:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
Master of Environmental Science
This course will delve into issues such as climate change, water resource management, sustainable natural resource use, and the rehabilitation of degraded or polluted environments. Throughout the course you'll gain important skills in data analysis and interpretation, lab and field methods, plus GIS and remote sensing. You will also choose one of the following areas of specialisation:
- Catchments and Water - sustainable land and river basin management
- Environmental Economics - integrating economics and science to improve environmental outcomes
- Environmental Management - devising policies and strategies for sustainable environments
- Environmental Rehabilitation - repairing degraded environments
- Sensing and Environmental Data - GIS, remote sensing and data analytics
Potential Career Outcomes
Environmental Advisor, GIS Officer, Remote Sensing Specialist, Spatial Data Scientist, Sustainability Consultant 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: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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