Course overview
Learn from experts in marine, coastal and ecological fields, giving you practical skills to make a difference to our world. Our coastal and marine environments face issues like climate change, pollution and urbanisation. By understanding these ecological, physical, conservation, societal and management issues, we can help find solutions to these problems.
You will engage in contemporary issues in the marine environment from day one. Our program features skills-based courses and extensive fieldwork opportunities and integrates subjects like biology, ecology and management of the coastal zone into your program.Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
The flexible structure of this degree allows students to pursue careers that span all sectors of the marine and coastal industry.
Potential roles include: Waterways and coastal officer, fisheries research assistant, environmental compliance officer, ecologist, coastal and marine park governance officer and marine biologist.
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.
Other Information
Professional recognition
Graduates can apply for membership of a range of professional bodies including the Australian Marine Sciences Association and the Australian Coral Reef Society.
Practical experience
Engage in up to 160 hours of career-ready placement.
Students will experience relevant field-based scenarios and engage with managers and policy makers from industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
Students can also engage with current research being conducted at the university and in the government sector.
Honours
Available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Advanced Standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced. Recommended studies: One or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science. If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree. Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses Applicants with higher education study If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission. Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs. Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme . Applicants with work and life experience If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you. Explore University of Newcastle entry options.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Newcastle - CallaghanNSW