About the course In the first three years whilst completing the extended major, you will develop advanced skills in the use, manipulation, analysis and visualisation of spatial data. This will be achieved through a hands-on approach using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) remote sensing technologies, field-based data collection and laboratory-based analysis. You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Environmental Science. The master's component of the course will focus on understanding the impact of human activity on the environment where you will work to develop scientific, risk-based solutions to the world's greatest challenges. An interdisciplinary approach to problem solving will draw upon your understanding of environmental processes and human-environment interactions to develop data driven results. This course will delve into issues such as climate change, water resource management, sustainable natural resource use, and the rehabilitation of degraded and polluted environments.

Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 35,977 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 16 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 80 French Baccalaureate 13.5 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 570 GCE A-Levels 12 German Abitur 2.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 17.5 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 79 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 86 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 30 Malaysian STPM 15 Monash University Foundation Year 308 NCUK Foundation Program 12 Norwegian Vitnemål 4.6 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 12 South African National Senior Certificate 5.8 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 344 Sweden Slutbetyg 16.5 Trinity College Foundation 338 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 8 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 74 US College Board Advanced Placements 12 US College Board SAT 1270 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 70 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 90 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 16 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 80 French Baccalaureate 13.5 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 570 GCE A-Levels 12 German Abitur 2.6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 17.5 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 79 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 86 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 30 Malaysian STPM 15 Monash University Foundation Year 308 NCUK Foundation Program 12 Norwegian Vitnemål 4.6 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 12 South African National Senior Certificate 5.8 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 344 Sweden Slutbetyg 16.5 Trinity College Foundation 338 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 8 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 74 US College Board Advanced Placements 12 US College Board SAT 1270 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 70 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 90 View full detailsAdmission requirements For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites. Admission requirements
English Program Requirements
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
Career
Career Pathways
A degree in Geographical and Spatial Science can lead to career opportunities in the following areas:
- Geography and Spatial Sciences
- Environmental Management
- Marine and Coastal Science and Management
- Catchment and Water Science and Management
Career pathways and industries:
- Environmental regulation and consulting
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Property and land development
- Health
- International development, NGOs and Not-for-profits
Software Developer
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Tuition Fee
35,977 / year
Application Fee 150
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Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science
The University of Western Australia
Australia, Perth