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University of Western Australia

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. Knowledge of past and present earth processes is fundamental to predicting future changes, particularly in the area of climate and environmental change. As the majority of Australia’s mineral and petroleum resources are found in Western Australia, University of Western Australia is in a prime location for students to gain geological skills. The Master of Geoscience will prepare students to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of purposes. Geoscience is a science that aims to understand all aspects of our planet, ranging from the Earth's surface to the deep interior. 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 focuses on understanding of origin and evolution of Earth, its ancient environments and climates, natural hazards and the formation of natural resources including groundwater, petroleum and minerals and gaining of in depth knowledge related to all aspects of planet, ranging from the Earth's surface to the deep interior is also involved.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
After pursuing this degree, Graduates become 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 resources industries (minerals, geothermal, and groundwater) or research fields such as planetary geology, 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.
2 years