Bachelor of Science (Coasts and Oceans)

The Bachelor of Science (Coasts and Oceans) has been designed to give students an understanding of a variety of coastal, marine and ocean systems, and examine the physical processes shaping these environments. It introduces the use of coasts and oceans as resources and a variety of management and policy interventions, with the opportunity to participate in project work and field exercises. Students are able to combine this area of study with others such as biology and hydrology to broaden employment possibilities.This degree is the first step towards a range of employment opportunities in government agencies and institutions, and environmental departments working in roles such as a coastal programs officer, marine planning project officer and oceanographic officer.