The University of Western Australia

Master of Geoscience

Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

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 for predicting future changes in environments and climate as well as contributing to the management of vital resources. This course develops your abilities to gather and interpret geological inf

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Crawley
WA · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 074954D
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Course overview

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 for predicting future changes in environments and climate as well as contributing to the management of vital resources. This course develops your abilities to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of applications. With the majority of Australias mineral and petroleum resources found in Western Australia, UWA is in a prime location for you to strengthen your geoscientific knowledge and skills in gathering and interpreting geological information for a wide range of applications. The structure and content of this degree lets you choose coursework units across a range of geoscience subdisciplines depending on your career aspirations, including fieldwork in Australia and overseas, as well as the possibility of undertaking a research project working with internationally recognized Earth Science staff.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Bachelor's degree (WAM 50+) with relevant prior tertiary study.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Bachelor's degree (WAM 50+) with relevant prior tertiary study.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Bachelor's degree (WAM 50+) with relevant prior tertiary study.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Semester 2The University of Western Australia——$50,700per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1The University of Western Australia———International students

Where it is taught

  • The University of Western Australia

    Primary

    35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY, WA

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    35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY, WA, 6009, CRAWLEY, WA

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Geoscienceuwa.edu.au
  2. The University of Western Australiauwa.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. UWA inbound exchange admission requirementsOfficial source
  5. International Course Guide 2027Official source
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Master of Geoscience at The University of Western Australia: Fees & Entry Requirements