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MC-GEOSCI

Geoscience

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  • Qualification
    Master of Geoscience
  • Duration
    2 years full-time
  • Credit
    400
  • CRICOS
    108524H
  • Location
    Curtin Perth
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Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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Semester 1, 2023

15 August 2022

Applications now closed!

Semester 2, 2023

10 April 2023

14 July 2023

Semester 1, 2024

14 August 2023

8 February 2024

Semester 2, 2024

8 April 2024

4 July 2024

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Why study Geoscience at Curtin?

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Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Global education

You’ll have access to a range of international study opportunities.

Outline

Outline

This two year Masters of Geoscience course provides advanced technical and professional training for those wishing to upgrade their geology or geophysics qualifications or enter a new branch of geoscience to enhance their career prospects. Students can select either a major in Exploration and Mining Geology or Geophysics.

What you'll learn

  • have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that typically associated with the bachelor-level, and that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context.
  • can apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to geoscience.
  • can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously.
  • can integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
  • comprehend that geoscience is an international discipline with varying perspectives as demonstrated in the diversity of opinion identified while undertaking this course.
  • have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study and practice in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A recognised bachelors degree in science or a related degree. Students who wish to study the Exploration and Mining Geology major will be required to have completed foundation geoscience units at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Graduates in other disciplines with significant relevant industry experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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Location

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2023

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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