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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
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
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
- 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
- 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
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
- COR109 Communication and Thought
- COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
6 required courses:
- PUB102 Environment and Health
- SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
- SCI105 Chemistry
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
- 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
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.
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