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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Bachelor of Earth Sciences

  • Bachelor

Gain a holistic understanding of earth and its oceans to help secure a more sustainable future The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the solid Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor

Entry requirements

About the Bachelor of Earth Sciences

The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the solid Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and beyond. Earth Scientists have a key role to play in understanding environmental challenges and sustainability of resources in a changing world.

Bachelor of Earth Sciences
Quick details
Degree specific majors
  • 4
STATUS
  • Available
MINIMUM ATAR
  • 80
COURSE INTAKE
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
FULL TIME COMPLETION
  • 3 years full time
COURSE CODE
  • BP029
DEGREE TYPE
  • Specialised Bachelor's Degree
CAMPUS LOCATION
  • UWA (Crawley campus)
CRICOS CODE
  • 107428E
Fieldwork in Science
Fieldwork in Science

Find out more about our amazing field trips in the Natural and Physical Sciences interest area that'll take you all around Western Australia and beyond.

Why study Earth Sciences at UWA?
  • Ranked 4th in Australia for Geology, and Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2024)
  • Interact and learn from passionate educators and researchers
  • Opportunity to connect with world-class research teams and industry leaders
  • Have access to leading facilities for research and field-based activities
  • Gain industry-government experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that emphasises the relevance of laboratory learning
  • Courses are structured to offer you a broad range of options that combine subjects aligning with your career goals and interests
  • Use of real-world datasets, problem-solving techniques, skills in analysing and synthesising data, communication and teamwork will strengthen your employability
Why study Earth Sciences at UWA?
Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry relevant experience and for employers to help shape the graduates of tomorrow.

Work Integrated Learning

Develop your employability skills through a science work placement. The following units are available to all science undergraduate students who are looking to gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience:

Ranked 4th in Australia and 45th in the world for Earth & Marine Sciences (QS 2024)
Ranked 4th in Australia and 42nd in the world for Geology (QS 2024)
Facility
Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

The Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum is home to over 180,000 specimens.

Facility
Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

Part of the School of Earth Sciences, the museum has welcomed thousands of individuals who are driven by their interests into the fascinating world of Earth Sciences since the 1960s. The museum exhibits Earth Science materials through a variety of displays that engage members of the University of Western Australia and the wider community.

Visit the museum website

Study locations

Perth

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.4%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
63.8%
Teaching scale
54.3%
Employed full-time
$52k
Average salary