GD-GEOL v.1 Graduate Diploma in Applied Geology
GradDipAppGeol(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 007886M
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 for a Graduate Diploma 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. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
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
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| MJRP-MINGL | v.1 | Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology Major (GDip AppGeol) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| MJRP-PETGL | v.1 | Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Major (GDip AppGeol) | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm For Domestic Future Students: Future Students Centre, email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 1000 For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331
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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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
