Master of Geoscience (Exploration and Mining Geology)
Master of Geoscience (Exploration and Mining Geology)
This two year Masters of Geoscience course provides advanced technical and professional training for those wishing to upgrade their geology or geophysics qualifications or enter a new branch of geoscience to enhance their career prospects. What you’ll learn Apply advanced geological principles and concepts in theoretical, practical and vocational situations…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This two year Masters of Geoscience course provides advanced technical and professional training for those wishing to upgrade their geology or geophysics qualifications or enter a new branch of geoscience to enhance their career prospects.
What you’ll learn
Apply advanced geological principles and concepts in theoretical, practical and vocational situations
Use a range of geological data sets to allow the interpretation of mineral systems to address industry pertinent exploration problems through understanding of geological processes over a range of temporal and spatial scales
Communicate technical research skills concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means to interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions for specialist and non-specialist audiences. Employ new and established technologies to collect and interpret geological data, recognising their strengths and limitations
Appreciate international perspectives on geoscience and recognise the importance of global standards for collecting and reporting geological data
Recognise the need for sustainable use of Earth resources, and value environmental, indigenous and other community perspectives on geological activities
Work ethically and professionally with a high level of personal autonomy and collaborate with professionals across the resources value chain, prioritising safety, and recognise and implement the corporate and ethical need for accurate exploration and mining results.
REQUIREMENTS
A recognised bachelors degree in science or a related degree. Students who wish to study the Exploration and Mining Geology major will be required to have completed foundation geoscience units at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Graduates in other disciplines with significant relevant industry experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.0; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21; Pearson Test of English Academic: 58.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
