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Bachelor of Coastal Studies

Program summary

QTAC code: 018001
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BCoastStud
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places 
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 057505D

Program overview

The Bachelor of Coastal Studies offers you an integrated, in-depth program of coastal studies including:

  • marine and coastal processes (biological, ecological, landscapes)
  • coastal vulnerability (climatic change)
  • conservation and habitat restoration
  • natural resource management
  • environmental management
  • ecotourism
  • sustainability planning
  • policy-making

Industry placement for one semester may be available for committed students in government departments, industry or research centres.

Majors can be taken in the general fields of coastal processes, coastal planning or coastal ecotourism. A range of minors exists, including studies in protected area management, spatial support systems, climatic change and sustainable production.

The University also has extensive research and teaching facilities in the Fraser Island and Great Sandy Straits region. Completion of the degree allows you to continue into graduate certificates and graduate diplomas in more focused coastal issues.

Professional membership

Graduates may become members/associate members of the following professional bodies depending on their study specialisations:

  • Environmental Institute of Australia

Career opportunities

  • biodiversity
  • coast-care
  • environmental planning
  • land/water management
  • pest, plant and animal community support
  • water quality policy
  • stormwater projects
  • coastal/environmental projects
  • scientific/community development
  • watershed protection
  • water-watch regional coordination
  • waterways projects

Special features

  • unique mixture of coastal science, social science and management, providing the essential knowledge and key skills necessary for effective coastal resource management in a changing world
  • a range of course options including marine and coastal sciences, environmental management, environmental planning and policy making, and ecotourism
  • opportunities to learn about coastal issues around the world, and to understand and evaluate issues and options in our immediate region

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

6 required courses:
PUB102 Environment and Health
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select 2 courses from:
SCS100 Knowledge, Power and Society
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
MTH101 Introduction to Mathematics
SCS110 Society, Culture and Social Change
SCI107 Physics
LFS100 Cell Biology

Advanced courses

9 required courses:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS261 Aquatic Geochemistry
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
ENS262 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ENS272 Marine Ecology
ENS242 Introduction to Weather and Climate
ENS341 Estuarine Systems
Plus select 2 ENS coded courses

Elective courses

Select up to 7 introductory or advanced courses from any Faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education) #

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

  1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  2. Refer to explanation of terms.
  3. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
  4. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

# A maximum of 10 introductory courses may be chosen

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