Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
As a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) student, you’ll delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet, at Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth Sciences. You’ll study courses from different Earth Science disciplines and undertake training in research methods, computational geosciences, data sciences and analytical techniques, before being provided with expert supervision for a research project. There is a broad range of research topics for you to choose from, including biogeochemistry, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geochronology, geology, geophysics, ocean and climate change and planetary sciences. Find out more about Earth Sciences, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website. Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
Structure
This program requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of a minimum of 48 units from the coursework component and a minimum of 36 units from the research component.
Subjects
- Earth and marine sciences
Standard entry requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a GPA of 5.0/7.0 and at least 8 courses in cognate disciplines, and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis (cognate disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Marine Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics): English language requirements
Study pathways
Applicants with a Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (1 semester full-time) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (1 year full-time) of credit. Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units attempted in order to remain enrolled in the Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced). If the total number of units attempted exceeds 48 in the same teaching period in which the 48th units is attempted, exactly 48 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks. Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Science.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Canberra | Domestic: $70,980 International: $106,740 | No |
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Further information
For more information on this program please visit: https://science.anu.edu.au/study/master-degrees/master-earth-sciences-advanced
