Bachelor of Science (Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems)

This double specialisation focuses on building scientific knowledge and practical skills, empowering students to find solutions to challenging problems we face in the management of terrestrial and marine systems. Building on core science principles students learn how to integrate discipline-specific knowledge with complex Earth and Marine systems. Studies include a capstone research project.

Field trips enable students to gain first-hand knowledge and a range of hands-on skills in many diverse environments. The University is located near a variety of unique study environments, including significant wetlands and estuaries, marine environments, forests, coastal and inland national parks, and urban and rural development.

Shared majors: are available in this course.

This course is also offered online with compulsory residential workshops.

Areas of study

NEED CONTENT

Career opportunities

In public and private sectors; national parks, environmental consulting companies, ecotourism, land/ river/ coast care programs, waste management, research, education, marine-park planner, marine biologist and ecologist, marine reserve officer, aquaculturalist, fisheries manager, project officer, technical officer, state coordinator, marine researcher.

Practical experience

Optional work placement in a relevant field.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.