Undergraduate
Marine and Coastal Processes
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
Hours
Frequently asked questions
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This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Studying a Marine and Coastal Processes Extended Major can lead to careers in:
- Coastal and Marine Consulting
- Coastal and Infrastructure Planning
- Research and Development
Industries hiring Marine and Coastal Processes graduates include:
- Government Agencies
- Research Agencies
- NGOs
- Natural Resources Sector
- Marine Resources and Renewables
- Aquaculture Sector
Further Study
You might consider further studies in:
Master of Environmental Science
Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate – Full Fee Paying (FFP) & Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points. (Courses may teach up to 72 points in a year)
FFP
For Full Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee. Visit the Fee Calculator select 'Postgraduate Coursework Fee-Paying' and chose your course to see the annual and total course fees.
CSP
For Commonwealth Supported Places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For an accurate fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator select 'Postgraduate Coursework Commonwealth-Supported' and chose ‘I want to price my units’.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Undergraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
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
- 8
- 525
- 12
- 3.3
- 27
- 8
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 75
- 320
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
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 score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (must include Academic Reading and Writing modules).
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Course details
About the course
This major enables students to gain critical knowledge in topics involving coastal and marine environments. There is a strong emphasis on understanding how they operate, and their key role in encouraging coastal communities and marine ecosystems to remain resilient into the future.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Undergraduate
- MJD-MARCP
- 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Why study this course
- UWA is ranked 3rd in Australia and 27th in the world for Oceanography (ARWU 2022) and has brand new nationally unique facilities and resources
- Learning is led by UWA’s global experts who have access to one of the largest pools of marine field instrumentation in Australia used in units and field trips
- This interdisciplinary major provides students with the knowledge required to develop solutions to the threats facing our marine and coastal environments
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Popular combinations
You'll learn to
- Use a range of techniques and instrumentation to collect data in the field and in the laboratory
- Analyse, synthesise and interpret data that varies in space and time
- Integrate knowledge of marine and coastal processes and their links to biological processes in order to address real-world problems
Ashley Marino
Ashley Marino
Marine Science has no geographical limits. When I was in Year 12 living in Albany, a town spoilt with incredible coastal environments, I dreamt of travelling, snorkelling, and living by the sea for the rest of my life. This major opens that possibility, with the added aspect of environmental consideration. Everything biological and atmospheric can be linked to the vast oceans. Marine Science can be applied globally, from the open ocean to local rivers and the atmospheric influences of winds and climate.
Throughout my course, my perspective of the world has been broadened. The students in my class share my passion for protecting our environment and their belief in a better future is contagious; it’s easy to feel optimistic and determined when you’re surrounded by kind-hearted people.
Everyone’s aware of UWA’s prestigious reputation, but really it was the relocation services and pleasant atmosphere that allowed me to picture myself living as a student here.
Read more about Ashley's story.
Your degree options
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
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UWA Oceans Institute
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