Master of Geoscience
Master of Geoscience
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 to predicting future environmental change….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 to predicting future environmental change.
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. This course develops your abilities to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of applications.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study Geoscience?
Gain advanced knowledge of key geological concepts and geological processes operating at global to local scales.
Become equipped with sophisticated practical skills to solve geological problems, and obtain a sound working ability to conduct geoscience fieldwork.
Gain technical skills in analysis and interpretation of geoscience data at a range of scales (micro to global) incorporating conceptual knowledge of processes and materials.
You’ll be equipped with high-level skills in interpretation and integration of geoscience data applied to understand the location, origin and evolution of important resources and other geoscience problems.
Gain advanced skills in communication of geoscience data and interpretations via 2D summaries, 3D models, written work and oral presentation.
Career Pathways
Employment 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
Studying Geoscience can lead to careers 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.
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.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
