| The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses. |
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| Course type: |
| | Undergraduate bachelor's degree |
| Status: |
| | Current |
| Intake periods: |
| | All |
| Description: |
| | This specialised programme is for students who wish to develop a career in a natural resource field using scientific knowledge with expertise in economics. Students combine geology studies with economics and full-time students complete the degree in four years. The unique combination of skills make graduates especially attractive to employers. At Level 4 students undertake a research project, plus electives. Honours may be awarded depending on academic results. |
| Admission requirements: |
| | Standard UWA requirements for entry to a bachelor's degree course. See 'Undergraduate Admission' and 'University General Rules' in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section of this handbook. In addition to the English requirement, all students are required to have a scaled score of at least 50 per cent in a TEE mathematics subject, or equivalent. |
| Administered by: |
| | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
COURSE DETAILS
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| Minimum credit points required: |
| | 192 |
| Structure: |
| | Full-time students normally take eight units (48 points) each year, and four units (24 points) and a 24-point research project in their final year. Students may be awarded honours based on academic results. |
| Available to international students: |
| | Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au) |
| Attendance type: |
| | Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.) |
| Delivery mode: |
| | Internal |
| Standard full-time completion: |
| | 4 years |
| Standard part-time completion: |
| | Up to 10 years |
| Locations offered: |
| | UWA (Crawley), Albany (Level 1 units only) |
| Domestic fee type: |
| | Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP |
| Honours available: |
| | Yes |
