Master of Geoscience
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
Geoscience is the study of our dynamic planet and aims to understand the origin and evolution of Earth, its ancient environments and climates, natural hazards and the formation of resources including petroleum, mineral deposits and groundwater. Knowledge of past and present earth processes is fundamental for predicting future changes in environments and climate as well as contributing to the management of vital resources. This course develops your abilities to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of applications. With the majority of Australias mineral and petroleum resources found in Western Australia, UWA is in a prime location for you to strengthen your geoscientific knowledge and skills in gathering and interpreting geological information for a wide range of applications. The structure and content of this degree lets you choose coursework units across a range of geoscience subdisciplines depending on your career aspirations, including fieldwork in Australia and overseas, as well as the possibility of undertaking a research project working with internationally recognized Earth Science staff.
Structure
Credit Points 96
Subjects
- GEOS4403 Introduction to Basin Analysis
- GEOS4417 Structural Geology for Exploration
- SCIE4401 Data Use in Science
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science
- GEOS4410 Tectonics of Australia in the Indo-Pacific
- GEOS4411 Mineralising Systems
- GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems and Subsurface Characterisation
- GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems
- GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1
- GEOS5012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2
- GEOS5013 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 3
- GEOS5014 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 4
- ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
- ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling
- GEOP4002 Near-Surface and Environmental Geophysics
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience
- GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques
- GEOS5503 Advanced Energy Geoscience for a Low Carbon Future
- GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Energy Geoscience
- GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences
- GEOS5508 Isotopes to Petrogenesis
- GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion
- GEOS5510 Applied Palynology
- GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources
- GEOS5513 Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Systems
- GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship
- MING5501 Applied Structural Geology
- MING5503 Geodynamics and Metallogeny Field Excursion
- MING5504 Precambrian Metallogeny
- ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
- ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling
- GEOP4002 Near-Surface and Environmental Geophysics
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience
- GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques
- GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Energy Geoscience
- GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences
- GEOS5510 Applied Palynology
- GEOS5513 Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Systems
- GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship
- GEOS5503 Advanced Energy Geoscience for a Low Carbon Future
- GEOS5508 Isotopes to Petrogenesis
- MING5504 Precambrian Metallogeny
- GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion
- MING5501 Applied Structural Geology
- MING5503 Geodynamics and Metallogeny Field Excursion
Standard entry requirements
- A Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent and
- Successfully completed prior tertiary study in geology or in a related cognate discipline as recognized by UWA.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | Domestic: $56,600 International: $96,200 | No |
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