193804 v.8 Master of Science (Geology)
MSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003980A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This course provides advanced technical and professional training for those intending to upgrade their geology qualifications or re-train in a new branch of geoscience. Streams are available in Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology, Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology, and Environmental Geoscience and Hydrogeology.
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. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants require a Graduate Diploma in Applied Geology. Alternatively, admission may be gained with an honours degree from an approved institution, in geology or closely related discipline.
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 doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
Each stream in this course comprises core project units together with optional units in geology and related disciplines. The unit availability is often limited to specific semesters, which may affect the order that the 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 | |||||
| 300207 | v.3 | Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology Stream (MSc) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 300206 | v.3 | Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Stream (MSc) | 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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For course overviews and enrolment information please visit our future students website.
