Bachelor of Environmental Science (Water Science)
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Water Science)
Overview The Water Science major is an integration of water dynamics, surface processes, climate and resource utilisation and management, with a focus on Australia’s unique inland river, floodplain and groundwater systems. Within this practical and industry-orientated major you will explore different aspects of water science and hydrological modelling. UniSQ is…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
The Water Science major is an integration of water dynamics, surface processes, climate and resource utilisation and management, with a focus on Australia’s unique inland river, floodplain and groundwater systems.
Within this practical and industry-orientated major you will explore different aspects of water science and hydrological modelling.
UniSQ is at the forefront of water modelling as part of water science and engineering, working closely with the Queensland Government, consulting firms, Natural Resource Management groups and the Queensland Water Modelling Network (QWMN).
Explore and expand your knowledge with field studies of water resources and freshwater ecosystems, survey and monitoring techniques, data analysis, and site visits to water resource and renewable energy facilities.
Study alongside our expert lecturers, researching relevant and innovative topics such as how the changing climate affects water resources.
Further study
Graduates may choose to undertake further study in environmental science (e.g. Bachelor of Science (Honours), Master of Science, or PhD) in collaboration with one of our closely aligned research centres: Centre for Applied Climate Sciences and Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems.
Career outcomes
- Graduates may find work as hydrologist, water scientists, water modeller, or choose to work as Science Teachers (with further study) or Science Journalists.
- Graduates may work for consulting firms, resources/mining industries, national parks, universities, defence organisations, CSIRO, State and Federal Government departments, and other organisations contributing to sustainable utilisation and management of our water resources.
Other majors
- Climate Science
- Ecology & Conservation
- Wildlife & Pest Management
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must have Australian year 12 level or equivalent.
Students from different country must have qualifications equivalent to Australia.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.0 and no individual band score of less than 5.5; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 80 and no individual skills score of less than 19; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 50 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 50; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 169 with no less than 162 in each skill.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1 QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242 Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243 Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
