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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science

Course code: #40210

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $40,800 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    60.6 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    0100479

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science

Learn from experts in marine, coastal and ecological fields, giving you practical skills to make a difference in our world. 

Coastal and marine environments at the University of Newcastle face issues like climate change, pollution and urbanisation. 

By understanding these ecological, physical, conservation, societal and management issues, we can help find solutions to these problems.

You will engage in contemporary issues in the marine environment from day one. 

The program features skills-based courses and extensive fieldwork opportunities and integrates subjects like biology, ecology and management of the coastal zone into your program.

Majors:

  • Animal Biology
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Coastal and Surface Processes
  • Communication
  • Education Studies
  • Environmental Regulation
  • Geography
  • Indigenous Environmental and Community Pract
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Biology
  • Social Science
  • Tourism and Event Management
  • Water and Resource Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Toxicology and Health
  • Food Science
  • Public and Community Health
  • Riparian Restoration and Sustainability
  • Sustainability

 

Work Integrated Learning

Engage in up to 160 hours of work-integrated learning while gaining recognised certifications.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,991

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,191
Tuition 1 person $40,800

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence: 

IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 6.0

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

Senior secondary school qualification

 

Assumed Knowledge:

  • HSC Mathematics Standard or equivalent

 

Recommended Studies:

  • HSC Biology or equivalent, and/or
  • HSC Chemistry or equivalent, and/or
  • HSC Earth and Environmental Science or equivalent would be a strong advantage in this program.

 

GPA:

China:

  • China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  455   out of 750   (60.66%)

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 75
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 70
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 70
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 70

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Waterways and Coastal Officer
  • Fisheries Research Assistant
  • Environmental Compliance Officer
  • Ecologist
  • Coastal and Marine Park Governance Officer
  • Marine Biologist

Central Coast weather chart

Central Coast weather chart

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