Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
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
This degree provides an integrated, in-depth program of coastal studies, including studies in marine and coastal processes (biological, ecological, landscapes), coastal vulnerability (climatic change), conservation and habitat restoration, natural resource management, environmental management, ecotourism, sustainability planning and 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 Straights region. Completion of the degree allows students 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
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies opportunities may include biodiversity officer, coastal reserve wardens, coastcare coordinator, environmental officer (planning), land and water management plan officer, monitoring coordinator, pest plant and animal community support officer, policy officer (water quality), project officer (stormwater), project officer (coastal, environmental), scientific and community development officer, technical officer, watershed protection officer , waterwatch regional coordinator, and waterways project officer.
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:
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI109 Environment and Health
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
SCI103 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 their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
* Subject to approval
# A maximum of 10 introductory courses may be chosen