Master of Ore Deposit Geology

1 year: Duration

50,700 AUD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

Perth / Australia: Location

The University of Western Australia: School

Program description

Western Australia is renowned for its abundance of minerals, and throughout the years, UWA has established a solid working relationship with the minerals industry and gained an international reputation in the field of ore deposit geology. The formation, exploration, and assessment of ore deposits are the main topics of this course. The chances offered by this degree to hone your geoscientific, computer, exploration, and management skills reflect the growing usage of innovative methodologies in this field, such as data integration and modeling approaches. There is a lot of hands-on work in the course, as well as the chance to go on field trips to mineralized areas in Australia and abroad with earth science research leaders. There is the possibility of conducting a research project in a wide range of mineral geoscience themes and in collaboration with the minerals sector due to UWA's robust research activities. In order to obtain further experience and hone complementary abilities in areas like resource economics and financial management, the course also provides opportunity to complete coursework units at partner universities in Australia.

Program structure

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of at least 12 points from Group A and unit(s) to the value of 36 points from any of Groups A to C:

GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems (6)
GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences (6)
GEOS5508 Isotopes to Petrogenesis (6)
GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources (6)
GEOS5513 Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Systems (6)
MING5501 Applied Structural Geology (6)
MING5503 Geodynamics and Metallogeny Field Excursion (6)
MING5504 Precambrian Metallogeny (6)

Option - Group B

Take units according to the rule for Group A. In accordance with the relevant university policy, students may seek approval from the course coordinator to take other relevant units from the University of Tasmania.

ENRL8531 Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic Terrains [KEA708 UTAS] (6)
ENRL8532 Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies [KEA712 UTAS] (6)
ENRL8533 Ore Deposit Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology [KEA709 UTAS] (6)
ENRL8534 Ores in Magmatic Arcs [KEA707 UTAS] (6)
ENRL8535 Exploration in Brownfield Terrains [KEA710 UTAS] (6)
ENRL8592 GeoData Analytics [KEA713 UTAS] (6)

Option - Group C

ENRL8538 Natural Resources Economics [ECON6008 Curtin] (6)
ENRL8541 Resource Cost and Capital 602 [ECON6021 Curtin] (6)
ENRL8542 Resource Sector Finance [ECON6013 Curtin] (6)
ENRL8549 Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601 [ECON6015 Curtin] (0)

Price

Tuition fee — 50,700 AUD per course.

Requirements for applicants

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have

a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience with Honours, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.

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.