Master of Geoscience

The minerals, energy, geotechnical and environmental geoscience sectors remain some of the world's most significant industries.

To take your place in these industries, you'll need the type of advanced, specialised knowledge that the Master of Geoscience provides.

You'll take intensive specialised subjects in geoscience, but also round out your skill set with business and leadership subjects, all taught by leading academics and industry professionals.

The Master of Geoscience is a 200-point course, made up of:

• Discipline subjects (75-112.5 points), including compulsory subjects and electives
• Professional skills subjects (37.5-62.5 points)
• Core practical work (50 points).

If you excel in GEOL90022 Practical Earth Science A and show a high aptitute for research, you may be able to complete a 25-point research project (GEOL90025 Research Project in Geoscience) if an appropriate supervisor is available. After successfully completing the project, you may be eligible to apply for a PhD.

Our graduates go on to work as geologists, geoscientists, geophysicists, spatial analysts, environmental scientists and consultants, conservationists, and geological surveyors.

Employers in this field include:

• Government departments of environment and economic development including Geoscience Australia
• Mining and mineral exploration companies such as BHP, ExxonMobil, Woodside Energy, Shell and Rio Tinto
• Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO

Start-year Intake
Timely applications: 30 November 2021

Mid-year Intake
Timely applications: 31 May 2021

Note: Commonwealth Support Places (CSPs) will be allocated in timely application rounds, you will need to have submitted your full application prior to the timely application deadline to ensure you have the best chance to obtain a CSP.