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University of Western Australia

A Graduate Diploma in Geoscience will prepare students to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of purposes.Geoscience is the study of dynamic planet and helps students to understand the origin and evolution of Earth, its ancient environments and climates, natural hazards and the formation of natural resources including groundwater, petroleum and minerals.Geoscience is a science that aims to understand all aspects of our planet, ranging from the Earth's surface to the deep interior. It also aims to discover how the Earth has evolved during the past 4.4 billion years, including the origin of continents, oceans, atmosphere and life. Applying knowledge of Earth processes and time scales is fundamental to locating resources such as groundwater, petroleum and minerals, and understanding climate and other environmental changes. Most of Australia's mineral and petroleum resources are in Western Australia, so University of Western Australia is well placed for students to gain geological skills. University of Western Australia’s teaching is also supported by the world class research and development of the Energy and Minerals Institute, the Centre for Exploration Targeting, the Centre for Microscopy, Characterization and Analysis, the Geothermal Centre of Excellence and the Centre for Petroleum Geoscience and CO2 Sequestration.
Good knowledge of geography.
Major studies focus on origin and evolution of Earth, its ancient environments and climates, natural hazards and the formation of natural resources including groundwater, petroleum and minerals .
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies: Australian Institute of Geoscientists, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Geological Society of Australia, Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Employment opportunities are plentiful in the resource industries (minerals, geothermal and groundwater) or research fields such as planetary geology and volcano or earthquake hazard prediction. Additional employment opportunities exist in government agencies dealing with resources or environmental companies and agencies. Many graduates continue to develop their specialist skills in industry or government agencies around the world, while others join academic institutions. This course leads to become Geologist, Geophysicist.
$30980, per year.
1 year