About Bachelor Of Coastal And Marine Science in University of Newcastle

What you will study

Students will engage in contemporary issues in the marine environment from their first day at university, and the program culminates in a skills-based course and the integration of biology, ecology and management of the coastal zone that is underpinned by the NSW Coastal Management Act and Marine Estate Management Act.

Students will experience relevant field-based scenarios and engage with managers and policy makers from industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors. This will enable students to progress into a career that spans all sectors of the coastal and marine space.

You’ll gain the fundamental skills needed for a career in coastal and marine science which can be supplemented by a broad choice in minors – from traditional sciences to communication, social science and Aboriginal studies.

Career opportunities

The flexible structure of this degree allows students purse careers that span all sectors of the marine and coastal industry. Some career examples include:

• Waterways and Coastal Officer
• Fisheries Technician
• Fisheries Research Assistant
• Environmental Compliance Officer
• Biologist
• Ecologist
• Environmental Consultant
• Coastal and Marine Park Governance
• Marine Biologist
• Sustainability Officer

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have passed All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with 13 points or from ISC with 83%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS : 6 With minimum of 6.0 in each band 
• TOEFL : 60 Overall score between 60-78 with the following scores in each band-
• Reading= 13-18
• Listening= 12-19
• Speaking= 18-19
• Writing= 21-23
• PTE : 50 Overall score of 50-57 

University of Newcastle Highlights

University of Newcastle The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The tuition fee at the University of Newcastle differs depending upon the degree level and whether one is receiving commonwealth assistance, international education or studying part-time.
• Program cost for some popular undergraduate courses is given below-

• Program cost for some popular graduate courses is stated below-

Accommodation Cost

The institute provides its applicants with an option of choosing a mode of accommodation that suits their needs and requirements best. The cost of different types of accommodation available to aspirants seeking admission to UON is as follows: 

Other expenses

Estimated overall expenditure of a year (excluding tuition fee): 20,290 AUD.

English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students

English Language Proficiency Test scores are a measure of the English Language fluency of the applicants. The University of Newcastle expects all students to fulfill these test score requirements, including students whose first language is English or have studied in an educational institution whose language of instruction is English for at least 4 years. These tests are conducted to provide a structural base so that there is no hindrance to cope with the syllabi.

Note: These scores are course dependent and may vary from course to course and hence, students are advised to be well aware of the minimum score requirements.