Course code: #742
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Physical Geography is the study of patterns and processes operating at the Earth’s surface, incorporating the atmosphere, hydrosphere (oceans, rivers and glaciers), pedosphere (soils), Geo-sphere (rocks) and biosphere.
You will examine a range of contemporary, 21st century research challenges on a local and global scale, and utilize your skills and knowledge to help address these in innovative ways.
The Bachelor of Science is a flexible three year degree which allows you to choose from a variety of majors. In addition to these majors, opportunities exist for you to select additional minors to explore other areas of study.
What you will study
The Bachelor of Science major in Physical Geography includes fieldwork, practical experience and research.
Your learning experience will take advantage of Wollongong’s superb setting amidst a variety of landscapes, soils and rivers, as well as freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems unique to the Illawarra.
You will learn a range of skills and techniques, including land-form interpretation, geochemistry and Geo-chronology in addition to the application of the latest technologies in spatial sciences, such as global positioning, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (drones and earth observation satellites).
This degree will present wide-ranging career pathways which may include coastal or estuarine management officer, environmental consultant, spatial data officer, hydrologist, soil scientist and Geo-scientist.
$46,791
Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
Tuition | 1 person | $31,728 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
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IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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