Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science
- Course CRICOS Code：061600D
- World Ranking (QS)：NO.230
- Course Duration：3 years
- Australian State：Western AustraliaWA
- Australian City：Perth
- Course Intake：Semester 1,Semester 2
Course Description
Marine environments all around the world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and continued coastal development and resources extraction.
This major responds to the growing need to protect Australia’s coastlines, with an emphasis on marine biology, oceanographic sciences and resource management.
The course is informed and delivered by staff with research expertise in fish ecology, coral reef ecology, marine pollution, coastal geomorphology, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. It has been designed with industry input, to ensure you develop scientific and marine research skills. You will be challenged to think as a marine scientist, developing your initiative and intellectual curiosity to help understand and protect the marine environment.
During your studies you’ll interact with professionals working in marine and coastal science and management, such as Western Australia’s departments of Fisheries, Environmental Protection, and Environment and Conservation; marine science consultancies; and Curtin’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science). It can also be studied as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science course. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Science (Science).
Basic Information
| Course Discipline |
Marine |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Science&Engineering |
| Qualification Level |
Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate) |
| 2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 35,200 |
| Course Duration |
3 years |
| Campus(es) |
Perth |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Requirements |
Successful completion of the first year of a four-year bachelor degree at a recognised institution and English competence.
Essential course prerequisites
Mathematics. One science subject is desirable.
Other requirements and notes for this course
Admission criteria may be different if you are studying this major as part of a double degree. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University. |
| English Requirements |
IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0) |
| Portfolio Required |
NO |
| Work Experience Required |
NO |