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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

192605 v.7 Graduate Diploma in Applied Geology

PGradDipAppGeol(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 007886M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year


Course Overview

Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.


This course provides specialised technical and professional training in various aspects of applied geology. It is designed to cater for both recent graduates and the graduate who is already employed and wishes to study part-time. The program is divided into three specialist majors: basin analysis and petroleum geology; mineral exploration and mining geology; and environmental geoscience and hydrogeology. Many students complete this course as a precursor to undertaking the Master of Science (Geology).


Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.



Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.


Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree involving a major study in geology or closely related field.


Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.


Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.


Course Entry/Completion Note

Students may require background studies units, selected in consultation with the Course Co-ordinator. Applicants with weaker geological backgrounds might need to undertake a maximum of two background units.



Course Organisation

Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.


The majors in this course comprise units in geology and related disciplines. Note that unit availability is often limited to specific semesters which may affect the order that units are taken



Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in February and July


Location and delivery Mode


Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2014 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2014 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.




Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
300215 v.5   Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology Major 200.0
  OR  
300214 v.4   Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Major 200.0
  OR  
300216 v.4   Environmental Geoscience and Hydrogeology Major 200.0
  200.0



Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au


Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.




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