Bachelor of Science with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Bachelor of Science with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,221 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026

    Bachelor of Science with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

    About

    The earth and environmental sciences are central to securing the future of our planet and its habitability; they exemplify the pinnacle of applied interdisciplinary scientific enterprise.

    The Earth and Environmental Sciences major encompasses the study of earth processes, from its core to the living environment and atmosphere. It involves an adventure through all spatial scales, from nanometres to planetary scales, the comprehension of deep time and conceptualisation of changes in three to four dimensions. Such breadth of understanding the human–planetary relationship will inspire you to look deep into earth’s history, monitor its constantly evolving environment, and seek to predict possible futures of our planet. With knowledge of climate change, natural hazards, non-renewable resources and beyond, you’ll have the skills to provide innovative solutions for the challenges faced by stewardship of our fragile planet.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For international students, Macquarie uses a selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

    For more information on how this score is converted for your qualification, please see our academic entry requirements for international students.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Set your career in motion

    So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

    Professions

    • Climate scientist or atmospheric physicist
    • Contaminated land assessor
    • Disaster management adviser
    • Environmental and resources manager
    • Environmental or geotechnical consultant
    • Environmental planner
    • Geographical information systems developer
    • Geologist
    • Geotechnical specialist
    • Government adviser
    • Landcare and catchment manager
    • Local council officer
    • Mineral or oil and gas exploration scientist
    • Mining or petroleum geochemist, geologist or geophysicist
    • Natural resource manager
    • Project manager
    • Research assistant
    • River or land management officer
    • Transport and utilities manager

    Employers

    • Australian Antarctic Division
    • Australian Space Agency
    • Bureau of Meteorology or Weatherzone
    • CSIRO
    • Department of the Environment and Energy
    • Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
    • Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
    • Fire and emergency services
    • Geoscience Australia
    • Government agencies and departments
    • Local councils
    • Mining companies
    • NGOs
    • National Parks and Wildlife Service
    • Nature Conservation Council
    • Office of Environment and Heritage
    • Oil and gas companies
    • Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
    • UNESCO
    • Wilderness Society

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,221 / year

    Bachelor of Science with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Macquarie University

    Macquarie University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney