Undergraduate

Marine and Coastal Processes

Coastlines globally face unprecedented threats from continued development and climate change.
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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Studying a Marine and Coastal Processes Extended Major can lead to career opportunities in:

  • Coastal and Marine Consulting
  • Coastal and Infrastructure Planning
  • Research and Development

Industries hiring Marine and Coastal Processes graduates include:

  • Government Agencies 
  • Research Agencies 
  • NGOs
  • Natural Resources Sector
  • Marine Resources and Renewables 
  • Aquaculture Sector

Studying a Marine and Coastal Processes Extended Major can lead to career opportunities in:

  • Coastal and Marine Consulting
  • Coastal and Infrastructure Planning
  • Research and Development

Industries hiring Marine and Coastal Processes graduates include:

  • Government Agencies 
  • Research Agencies 
  • NGOs
  • Natural Resources Sector
  • Marine Resources and Renewables 
  • Aquaculture Sector

Further Study

You might consider further studies in:

You might consider further studies in:

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$46,600.00
2025
$49,200.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Admission 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.

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

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

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Course details

Majoring in Marine and Coastal Processes will provide you with a clear understanding of how our coastal and marine environments operate. This knowledge can be applied in real-time to develop innovation solutions that will address the critical environmental issues faced by the world today. 

About the course

This major enables students to gain critical knowledge in topics involving coastal and marine environments. There is a strong emphasis on understanding how they operate, and their key role in encouraging coastal communities and marine ecosystems to remain resilient into the future.

Marine and Coastal Processes

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-MARCP
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Marine and Coastal Processes
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-MARCP
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BSc), 4 years (BSc[Hons])
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Why study this course

  • UWA is ranked 3rd in Australia and 26th in the world for Oceanography (GRAS 2023) and has nationally unique facilities and resources
  • Learning is led by UWA’s global experts who have access to one of the largest pools of marine field instrumentation in Australia used in units and field trips
  • This interdisciplinary major provides students with the knowledge required to develop solutions to the threats facing our marine and coastal environments

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Popular combinations

You'll learn to

  • Use a range of techniques and instrumentation to collect data in the field and in the laboratory
  • Analyse, synthesise and interpret data that varies in space and time
  • Integrate knowledge of marine and coastal processes and their links to biological processes in order to address real-world problems
Student Story

Ashley Marino

Student Story
Ashley Marino
Ranked 4th in Australia and 45th in the world for Earth & Marine Sciences (QS 2024)
Ranked 4th in Australia and 42nd in the world for Geology (QS 2024)
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