Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science

About the course

This degree explores coastal and marine ecosystems and the major pressures affecting them, including climate change, pollution and urbanisation. You’ll learn from specialist staff through skills-based coursework and extensive fieldwork, integrating biology, ecology, earth science and coastal-zone management. Industry and government engagement helps build practical, employable capability for work across marine and coastal contexts in a Bachelor-level environmental science qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates develop strong field and data skills to support evidence-based management of marine and coastal environments, and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences. Career pathways span government, industry and not-for-profit sectors, including environmental or marine consulting, aquatic ecology, scientific and fisheries roles, aquaculture support, catchment or resource management, sustainability coordination, education and policy analysis. Outcomes align with a Bachelor-level Environmental Science career focus.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)