Master of Geoscience
- 2 years
- Duration
- 50,700 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Understanding the creation and evolution of Earth, its ancient ecosystems and temperatures, natural hazards, and the formation of resources like petroleum, mineral deposits, and groundwater are all goals of geoscience, the study of our dynamic planet. Understanding earth processes from the past and present is essential for forecasting future climatic and environmental changes and for helping to manage essential resources. Your ability to collect and analyze geological data for a variety of uses will be enhanced by this course. Western Australia is home to most of Australia's mineral and petroleum resources, therefore UWA is ideally situated to help you develop your geoscientific knowledge and abilities in collecting and analyzing geological data for a variety of uses. Depending on your career goals, the structure and content of this degree allow you to select coursework units in a variety of geoscience subdisciplines. Fieldwork in Australia and abroad is also an option, as is the chance to work with globally renowned Earth Science personnel on a research project.
Program structure
Conversion
Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
- GEOS4403 Introduction to Basin Analysis (6)
- GEOS4417 Structural Geology for Exploration (6)
- SCIE4401 Data Use in Science (6)
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication in Science (6)
Core (take all units (24 points):
- GEOS4410 Tectonics of Australia in the Indo-Pacific (6)
- GEOS4411 Mineralising Systems (6)
- GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems and Subsurface Characterisation (6)
- GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems (6)
Coursework and Dissertation (focus area)
Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework and Dissertation take all 24 points (4 units) from this group.
- GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 (6)
- GEOS5012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 (6)
- GEOS5013 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 3 (6)
- GEOS5014 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 4 (6)
Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework and Dissertation take 24 points (4 units) from this group, with at least 6 points (1 unit) at level 5.
- ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment (6)
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
- ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling (6)
- GEOP4002 Near-Surface and Environmental Geophysics (6)
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6)
- GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques (6)
- GEOS5503 Advanced Energy Geoscience for a Low Carbon Future (6)
- GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Energy Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences (6)
- GEOS5508 Isotopes to Petrogenesis (6)
- GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion (6)
- GEOS5510 Applied Palynology (6)
- GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources (6)
- GEOS5513 Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Systems (6)
- GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship (6)
- MING5501 Applied Structural Geology (6)
- MING5503 Geodynamics and Metallogeny Field Excursion (6)
- MING5504 Precambrian Metallogeny (6)
Coursework Only (focus area)
Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework take units to the value of points so that points taken across this group and the Fieldwork and Advanced Topic Groups equals 48 points (8 units), with at least 30 points (5 units) of level 5 units.
- ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment (6)
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
- ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling (6)
- GEOP4002 Near-Surface and Environmental Geophysics (6)
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6)
- GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques (6)
- GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Energy Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences (6)
- GEOS5510 Applied Palynology (6)
- GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources (6)
- GEOS5513 Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Systems (6)
- GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship (6)
Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework must take a minimum of 6 points (1 unit) from this group.
- GEOS5503 Advanced Energy Geoscience for a Low Carbon Future (6)
- GEOS5508 Isotopes to Petrogenesis (6)
- MING5504 Precambrian Metallogeny (6)
Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework must take a minimum of 6 points (1 unit) from this group.
- GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion (6)
- MING5501 Applied Structural Geology (6)
- MING5503 Geodynamics and Metallogeny Field Excursion (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 50,700 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
- successfully completed prior tertiary study in geology or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
