Bachelor of Applied Geology
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. Geology is the study of the Earth and its resources. This course combines a comprehensive background in geological principles with a practical emphasis on mineral, energy and groundwater resources and their environmental management. It is designed to produce career-ready professionals trained to discover new resources, and develop and manage these resources in an environmentally responsible manner. Students who excel are also well placed to further their knowledge through our honours and research programs. This course may be combined in double degree programs with Environmental Biology and Finance.
Structure
Credit Points: 600
Subjects
- GEOL1008 Dynamic Earth
- NPSC1003 Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM
- MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics
- MATH1015 Linear Algebra 1
- ATOC2000 Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences
- PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics
- SPAT1007 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
- GEOL1005 Fundamentals of Geology
- GEOL1007 Planetary Science
- COMP1005 Fundamentals of Programming
- STAT1004 Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis
- CHEM1000 Principles and Processes in Chemistry
- CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry
- GEOL2008 Field Geology Techniques
- GEOP2006 Introduction to Geophysical Exploration Methods
- GEOL2003 Mineralogy and Geochemistry
- GEOL2007 Structural Geology
- ERTH2000 Earth Resources and Sustainability
- GEOL2009 Geological Field Mapping
- GEOL2011 Petrology
- GEOL2004 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- STRU-AGEOL Applied Geology Stream (B AppGeol)
- STRU-MGEOL Mining Geology Stream (B AppGeol)
Standard entry requirements
- Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
- Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
- Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
- Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Perth | International: $123,902 |
| No |
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