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Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science


  • The University of Newcastle
  • Course CRICOS Code:0100479
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.197
  • Course Duration:3 years
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

Is the ocean and coast part of your lifestyle? Are you wanting to learn about the marine environment? The coastal and marine environment provides recreation, food, energy, and other resources, and needs to be sustainably managed in the face of an uncertain future. Australia is home to some of the most unique and diverse coastlines and marine ecosystems in the world. By understanding the ecological, physical, conservation, societal and management issues they face – such as climate change, pollution, urbanisation and conflicting users – we can help find solutions to these problems. When you study a Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science you’ll be learning from experts in marine, coastal and ecological fields – giving you practical skills to make a difference to our world.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Marine
Faculty Faculty of Sciences
Qualification Level Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate)
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 38,505
Course Duration 3 years
Campus(es) Newcastle

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English Requirements IELTS overall minimum - 6.0 IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO