Welcome to Applied Geology

The Department of Applied Geology is a major provider of skilled graduates to the minerals, petroleum, groundwater and environmental industries in Australia and overseas, and undertakes high-impact fundamental and applied research across a range of disciplines.

• Thinking of a career in mineral, petroleum or groundwater resources? The practical emphasis and comprehensive content of our undergraduate courses attract students of all ages and backgrounds from Australia and overseas - undergraduate course information
• Want to enhance your undergraduate degree with an honours qualification? Our location in Western Australia and industry links make Curtin an outstanding choice for an honours degree - honours course information
• Looking to develop advanced technical skills? Our postgraduate coursework degrees improve career options for geoscience graduates and allow graduates in other disciplines to move into geoscience careers - postgraduate coursework information
• Considering a research degree? With an impressive suite of facilities and expertise, and a range of funding from academic and industry sources, we undertake research projects all over the world in most fields of geoscience - postgraduate research information

Latest News and Events

Applied Geology Seminar Series - information on upcoming seminars

Applied Geology researchers discover key to oldest life on Earth
Applied Geology Professor recognised as one of Australia's top ten researchers
Curtin identified as Australia's largest provider of geoscience education
Curtin geoscience research ranked number one in Australia