General enquiries concerning courses should be addressed to the relevant Faculty Office:

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Phone: (61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: (61 8) 6488 1002 
Email: faculty@fnas.uwa.edu.au 

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Office is located on the ground floor of the central wing of the Agriculture Building.

Life and Physical Sciences

Phone: (61 8) 6488 3396
Fax: (61 8) 6488 1058 
Email: science@science.uwa.edu.au

The Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences Office is located on the south west side of the first floor of the Physics Building.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Phone: (61 8) 6488 2091
Fax: (61 8) 6488 1008 
Email: arts@uwa.edu.au

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Student Office is located on the ground floor, west side of the Arts Building, north end of the campus.

Admissions Centre & Prospective Students Office

For general enquiries concerning enrolment at UWA.
Phone: (61 8) 6488 2477
Fax: (61 8) 6488 1226
Email: admissions@uwa.edu.au
Web: http://admissions.uwa.edu.au/undergrad

Choosing your EARTH & ENVIRONMENT degree:

EARTH & ENVIRONMENT encompasses all aspects involved in the study of the Earth, from processes in the Earth's interior which shape how our planet has evolved, to the landforms and soils and resources which affect our daily life and the use by humans of the Earth's environments.

Earth Science units can be included in many science and engineering degrees. Choose from a large number of Earth Science majors, or if you wish, study a double Science major, a BA, or a “combined degree” as listed below. With a BSc degree, you decide your direction of study after completing relevant first year units. Even if you prefer another science major, doing first year Earth Science is valuable because it is a practical and integrated subject which includes aspects of other physical and biological sciences. Our laboratory sessions and field trips are enjoyable “hands-on” experiences and a great way to meet other students. 
 
BSc/BA majors are diverse to match careers in Earth Science. The degree emphasises transferable scientific skills which will enable you to apply your knowledge to a broad range of work environments throughout your career.  As well as essential and well-rewarded careers in the minerals and energy industries and in agriculture, our graduates enjoy working in environmental science consultancies, science teaching, and research organisations including government agencies (such as CSIRO) and departments (such as the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Department of Agriculture and Food), and in universities and museums, both here and overseas.

Our School also includes all aspects of Geography, so as well as Geography majors within the BSc, Geography majors within Bachelor of Arts degrees are also possible. Human Geography is concerned mainly with the spatial organisation of human activity, including culture, society, politics, history and economics. It is also concerned with the way in which people interact with the natural environment. Human Geographers in particular play a role in urban and regional planning, economic development, politics and foreign affairs, social policy, and environmental management.

Interested in finding out more about Earth Science courses?  As well as checking out www.fnas.uwa.edu.au for Faculty advice about UWA courses, you can contact the School of Earth & Environment directly via www.see.uwa.edu.au. You can also pick up handouts (and talk to the Curator) when you visit our Earth Science Museum!

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (3-yr degree)   

(code 50110) – 3 years study, plus a possible additional honours year 

Specialised programmes in the BSc  
 Earth Science
 Environmental Science
 Geochemistry
 Marine Science

Majors in the BSc    
 Environmental Geoscience
 Environmental Management
 Geography
 Geology
 Land and Water Management
 Marine and Coastal Management
 Soil Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (4-yr degree)   

(code 70100) – 4 years study, which includes honours

Specialised programmes in the BSc                                                      

 Climate Studies                                                        Geology and Resource Economics
 Land Rehabilitation
 Mineral Geoscience
 Petroleum Geoscience
 Natural Resource Management
 Urban & Regional Planning

BACHELOR OF ARTS  

(code 10110) – 3 years study, with a possible additional honours year

Majors in the BA    
 Geography

 BA (European Studies)                                     (code 10210) – 3 years study
 BA (Asian Studies)                                           (code 10200) – 3 years study
 BA (Communication Studies)                             (code 11100) – 3 years study

COMBINED DEGREES

 BSc /Bachelor of Arts                                       (code 51190) – approx. 4.5 years study
 BSc /Bachelor of Commerce                              (code 51020) – approx. 4.5 years study
 BSc /Bachelor of Economics                              (code 51010) – approx. 4.5 years study
 BSc /Bachelor of Education                               (code 51180) – approx. 4.5 years study
 BSc /Bachelor of Engineering                            (code 51160) – approx. 5 years study
 BSc /Bachelor of Laws                                      (code 21150) – approx. 6 years study
 BSc /Bachelor of Arts                                       (code 51190) – approx. 4.5 years study
 BSc (most programmes)/Bachelor of Commerce  (code 71120) – approx. 5 years study, includes honours in Science component
 BSc (most programmes)/Bachelor of Economics  (code 71110) – approx. 5 years study, includes honours in Science component
 BSc (Natural Resource Management)/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Eng. or Water Resources Eng.)
                                                                         (code 71130) – approx. 6 years study, includes honours in both components

DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE SOME SPECIALISED POSTGRADUATE COURSES?

Go to http://www.see.uwa.edu.au/for/postgraduates for information.

EXPO

Every year, normally towards the end of August, UWA runs EXPO, which is an open day for prospective students and the community: we welcome visitors of all ages. Enjoy finding out about some of the interesting things which go on at UWA and have a look around some of the facilities, as well as talk to students and staff about courses and career paths.

A programme with a timetable of all the course information talks and events during the day is enclosed with copies of the West Australian Newspaper the weekend before.

We recommend you visit EXPO!