Outline
Outline
Earth scientists are essential to the safe management of the environment, and to the discovery and sustainable extraction of mineral and energy resources. They use sophisticated instruments to determine the properties of Earth and planetary materials, and to help understand the evolution of the Earth and the controls and direction of its climate and biosphere.
This course provides a body of knowledge in Earth sciences and the skill sets for careers in a range of industries involved with Earth materials and planetary systems. These skills are gained in Curtin’s Earth sciences research groups and laboratories that are among the most highly ranked and best-equipped in Australia.
This course's flexible and personalised approach to learning enables you to explore the field of Earth sciences through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects.
In your capstone experience you’ll have the opportunity to pursue Earth and planetary science projects ranging from pure research through to translational (entrepreneurial) science.
This is a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) course, designed for high-performing science students. If students do not maintain the academic standard required, they will be recommended to transition to the Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology).
See our handbook for more course information.
How this course will make you industry ready
You'll have opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. Your capstone experience offers the opportunity to pursue an earth and planetary science research project.
What jobs can the Earth Sciences (Advanced) lead to?
Careers
- Environmental geoscientist
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Geotechnical engineer
- Hydrogeologist
Industries
- Environmental consultancy
- Climate science
- Geotechnical services
- Mineral exploration and mining
- Petroleum exploration
- Research and development
What you'll learn
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the nature of science, its methods and processes, and apply advanced scientific principles and concepts to contribute new knowledge in Earth Science
- analyse challenging and multi-faceted problems in Earth Science using practical and theoretical methods to find solutions that integrate new and established knowledge
- access and make judgements on the value and reliability of existing Earth Science data, and use them to plan, conduct and communicate their own research
- communicate approaches, ideas, findings and solutions concisely and coherently to professional audiences
- employ appropriate technologies to address complex research questions in Earth Science, recognising their strengths and limitations
- demonstrate intellectual independence and take advantage of continuing education and professional training opportunities in Earth Science
- consider Earth Science problems from a global perspective and demonstrate compliance with international ethical and professional standards
- work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from a range of backgrounds and recognise the cultural issues that impact research in Earth Science
- work independently and in teams as a research leader or collaborator, managing time and other resources efficiently and effectively