302454 v.2 Master of Applied Geology

Introduction

This course is designed to provide specialist training to professional geoscientists complementing existing postgraduate courses within the Department. The flexible delivery of this course and opportunities for collaborative project work with sponsor companies facilitate better access for practising geoscientists.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An appropriate science degree, and four years of approved professional practice.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The course is structured around a modular approach and each unit takes two weeks of intensive lectures and laboratory work. Areas of study include pertroleum geology, mineral resources, hydrogeology, and related fields by negotiation.

Professional Recognition

Graduates from this program meet the academic requirements for graduate membership of The Geological Society of Australia, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA), and the Australian Institute ofGeosciences.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

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.