Bachelor of Earth Sciences

Why study Earth Sciences at UWA? Ranked 4th in Australia for Geology, and Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2024) Interact and learn from passionate educators and researchers Opportunity to connect with world-class research teams and industry leaders Have access to leading facilities for research and field-based activities Gain industry-government experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that emphasises the relevance of laboratory learning Courses are structured to offer you a broad range of options that combine subjects aligning with your career goals and interests Use of real-world datasets, problem-solving techniques, skills in analysing and synthesising data, communication and teamwork will strengthen your employability Why study Earth Sciences at UWA?About the Bachelor of Earth Sciences The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the solid Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and beyond. Earth Scientists have a key role to play in understanding environmental challenges and sustainability of resources in a changing world.

Entry requirements Admission Requirements To be considered for this course you need to: Achieve the University’s minimum entry score Demonstrate English language competence Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details) You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here. View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history. Assured Pathway information If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice. Admission entry to UWA We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Careers and further study Career opportunities Opportunities exist across industry and government, including resources industries, consultancy and resource management. Graduates may work as: Geologist Geochemist Geophysicist Natural Resource Manager Career opportunities Further study Honours Master of Geoscience Master of Science (thesis and coursework) Further study

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