Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science
Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science
Challenge yourself with the Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science where you’ll develop fundamental spatial science skills, knowledge and techniques to solve the world’s biggest environmental issues. This course has a strong focus on understanding the environmental processes including climate and hydrology that interact with landscapes, people and drive economies,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Challenge yourself with the Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science where you’ll develop fundamental spatial science skills, knowledge and techniques to solve the world’s biggest environmental issues.
This course has a strong focus on understanding the environmental processes including climate and hydrology that interact with landscapes, people and drive economies, including broader geography principles, demography and regional development.
Geographical and Spatial Science studies focuses on understanding environmental processes and their interaction with people and economies worldwide. In this course you’ll gain skills and knowledge in GIS and spatial data to help develop solutions for issues such as climate change, growing population and land degradation. You will learn how to use, manipulate, analyse and visualise spatial data to solve significant environmental and social issues such as climate change, population growth and land degradation.
Why study Geographical and Spatial Sciences at UWA?
Graduates with GIS and spatial data skills are in high demand and command a salary premium in the job market
Opportunity to specialised in spatial sciences leading to rewarding careers in the geographical sciences field
UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 38th in the world for Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ARWU 2023)
You’ll learn to
demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of core geographical concepts to understand human and physical environments
apply well-developed cognitive, creative and communication skills in diverse contexts
review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge. Implement critical thinking and judgement to identify and resolve problems
present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the discipline of Environmental Science and further study
Career pathways
A degree in Geographical and Spatial Science can lead to the following job roles:
GIS Officer
Spatial Scientist
GIS and Spatial Analyst
Remote Sensing Specialist
Environmental Consultant
Specialisations include:
Geography and Spatial Sciences
Marine and Coastal Science Management
Catchment and Water Science Management
Environmental Science Management
Career pathway and industries:
Environmental consulting
Government environmental policy and regulation
Mining
Private sector
NGOs/Not-for-profits
Run and own spatial specialist consulting company
Further studies
An Honours in Geographical Sciences provides you with the skills and knowledge to engage in the advanced analysis of spatial patterns and processes in natural and built environments. It provides you with training in conceptual methodological approaches to geographical inquiry and develops an appreciation of the links between theory and practice in geography. You will also engage in an independent research project on a topic of geographical significance
Students are eligible for advanced entry into four specialisations of the UWA Master of Environmental Science degree. This allows students to complete a coursework, or coursework and thesis Masters in: Catchments and Water; Environmental Management; Marine and Coastal Management or Sensing and Spatial Data Science specialisations across 18 months or 3 semesters of study. Entry to the Environmental Rehabilitation or Environmental Economics specialisations is possible with conversion (an extra semester of study)
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
