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Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography)

Physical Geography is the study of patterns and processes operating at the Earth’s surface, incorporating the atmosphere, hydrosphere (oceans, rivers and glaciers), pedosphere (soils), geosphere (rocks) and biosphere. You will examine a range of contemporary, 21st century research challenges on a local and global scale, and utilise your skills and knowledge to help address these in innovative ways.

The Bachelor of Science is a flexible three year degree which allows you to choose from a variety of majors. In addition to these majors, opportunities exist for you to select additional minors to explore other areas of study.

What you will study
The Bachelor of Science major in Physical Geography includes fieldwork, practical experience and research. Your learning experience will take advantage of Wollongong’s superb setting amidst a variety of landscapes, soils and rivers, as well as freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems unique to the Illawarra. You will learn a range of skills and techniques, including landform interpretation, geochemistry and geochronology in addition to the application of the latest technologies in spatial sciences, such as global positioning, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (drones and earth observation satellites). This degree will present wide-ranging career pathways which may include coastal or estuarine management officer, environmental consultant, spatial data officer, hydrologist, soil scientist and geoscientist.

Campus Information

Wollongong

UOW’s main Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Less than two kilometres east is UOW’s Innovation Campus – a research and technology precinct that houses innovative organisations as well as some of UOW’s leading research institutes.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 8

Application Process

More Information required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

15 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.
University of Wollongong support students in the following ways:

1. ORGANISE JOB FAIRS
2. JOB BOARD
3. CAREERS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
4. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

Career opportunities
GeologistGeographerResearch Officer Heritage Officer Policy/Project Officer Hydrologist Tourism and Recreation Planner Geospatial Intelligence Officer Market Researcher Cartographer Climatologist Ranger Environmental Health Officer International Aid Officer

PSW Opportunity

Students can get 2 years PSW visa if they complete the studies from Sydney Camus and 3 years PSW visa if the course is completed from Wollongong Campus.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered.

University of Wollongong

Wollongong , New South Wales ,Australia