Develop an understanding of a variety of coastal, marine and ocean systems, and examine the physical processes shaping these environments. You will be introduced to the use of coasts and oceans as resources and a variety of management and policy interventions, with the opportunity to participate in project work and field exercises. What you will study First year A typical first year may include: core topics in earth and environmental sciences, marine sciences, water resources and society, introduction to geographical information systems, and the nature of science a mathematics or numeracy topic a selection of elective topics. Second year A typical second year may include: core topics in coasts and oceans, global climate change, coastal processes, and an introduction to remote sensing a choice of earth sciences, environment, archaeology, biology and engineering topics a selection of elective topics. Third year A typical third year may include: core topics in coastal environments, and an introduction to managing coastal and marine environments applied environmental practice topics a choice of earth sciences, environment, archaeology, biology and engineering topics a selection of elective topics. Honours year A typical honours year may include: a major coasts and oceans research thesis allowing high-performing students to progress to a higher degree by research further development of professional skills, particularly those relevant to research and development. Your career Your degree is the first step towards a range of employment opportunities. Potential occupations include: coastal and estuary officer coastal ocean modeller coastal programs officer marine planning project officer oceanographic officer. Potential employers include: government institutions government agencies meteorological departments environmental departments research institutes