General knowlegde about Antarctic region and its importance in Science as prime factor of eco balance in modern world.

The major studies incorporated in this stream are designed to provide the graduates with the skills and knowledge expertise to gain employment in either scientific or policy-related areas, and also to provide students with knowledge, competencies, skills and awareness of a variety of subjects linked together by the common theme of Antarctic science.

Students are encouraged to study two or more subjects from the following MSP5C Mathematics Specialised 5C, MME5C Mathematics Methods 5C, MAP5C Mathematics Applied 5C, IT862 Computer Science 5C, CHM5C Chemistry 5C, GG833 Geography 5C, EVS5C Environmental Science 5C, PHY5C Physics 5C, BIO5C Biology 5C, PSC5C Physical Sciences 5C.Subject prerequisites apply within the degree to first-year units in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

Articulation to or from the course can be awarded credit for relevant units will be given to transferring students. This course is accredited by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).

This course specifically aims to prepare students for employment in either scientific or policy-related areas. Students will also be well prepared to continue their studies into an Honours-level program with the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies and onwards to a research higher degree.The career outcomes for this course are similar to the Bachelor of Science, but as this course focuses on Antarctic Studies, it is particularly suitable for students planning a scientific career and who wish to contribute to the understanding of the Antarctica and its surrounding oceans. Graduates have career opportunities in organizations with a particular focus on the Antarctic, such as the Australian Antartic Division and CSIRO Marine Research. Specific opportunities may include roles that support Australian Antarctic scientific research programs, such as Meteorological technician, Biologists- marine, plant and microbiology, Geologist,Glaciologist, Physicist, Antarctic administration and policy.

3 years