Macquarie University

Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Earth and Environmental Sciences major encompasses the study of earth processes, from its core to the living environment and atmosphere. It involves an adventure through all spatial scales, from nanometres to planetary scales, the comprehension of deep time and conceptualisation of changes in three to four dimensions. Such breadth of understanding the human planetary relationship will inspire you to look deep into earths history, monitor its constantly evolving environment, and seek to predict possible futures of our planet. With knowledge of climate change, natural hazards, non renewable resources and beyond, youll have the skills to provide innovative solutions for the challenges faced by stewardship of our fragile planet.