Bachelor of Science with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Macquarie University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

001365G

Campuses

North Ryde

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 45,600 / year

Next Intake 23-Feb-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.

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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