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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Geoscience

  • Masters (Coursework)

Knowledge of past and present earth processes is fundamental to predicting future environmental change. Enhance your skills and knowledge in geoscience.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
72550, 074954D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

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 Australia's 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 recognised Earth Science staff.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in geology or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in geology or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Career opportunities for graduates can be found in the following industries:

  • Academic Institutions
  • Environmental Companies
  • Geothermal Research
  • Government Agencies
  • Groundwater Research
  • Mineral Resources
  • Planetary geology
  • Volcano and Earthquake Hazard

Graduates may work as:

  • Economic Geologist
  • Environmental Policy Manager
  • Environmental Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Geological Surveyor
  • Geologist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Resource Scientist
Career Pathways

Career opportunities for graduates can be found in the following industries:

  • Academic Institutions
  • Environmental Companies
  • Geothermal Research
  • Government Agencies
  • Groundwater Research
  • Mineral Resources
  • Planetary geology
  • Volcano and Earthquake Hazard

Graduates may work as:

  • Economic Geologist
  • Environmental Policy Manager
  • Environmental Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Geological Surveyor
  • Geologist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Resource Scientist
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Further Study Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Course 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):

Core

Take all units (24 points):

Coursework and Dissertation (focus area)

Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework and Dissertation take all 24 points (4 units) from this group.

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.

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.

Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework must take a minimum of 6 points (1 unit) from this group.

Students completing the Master of Geoscience by Coursework must take a minimum of 6 points (1 unit) from this group.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
80.5%
Overall satisfaction
87%
Skill scale
74%
Teaching scale
53.6%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary
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