Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
The Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience will encourage you to create a more sustainable future for our planet through a holistic approach to understanding the Earth and its oceans. You'll learn about past and present earth processes which are crucial for predicting future changes in our environment and climate, as well as contributing to the management of vital resources. This course is structured as a four-year accelerated Combined Bachelor Master's program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. By completing this Combined Bachelor and Master course, you will graduate with both a Bachelor of Earth Sciences and a Master of Geoscience.
In your first three years you will complete the Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences (Extended Major) which focuses on key knowledge and practical skills in the collection and interpretation of scientific data in both terrestrial and marine settings as well as data analysis and synthesis techniques, followed by a semester of postgraduate study.
You will then complete a final year of postgraduate study in the Master of Geoscience. The master's component of this course includes core units that seek to ensure you have strong interdisciplinary and disciplinary knowledge and technical skills in geoscience to take advantage of diverse career opportunities in industry, government, consultancies and research institutions.
Why study this Combined Bachelor Master's course?
- UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 29th in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 20223)
- You'll gain hands-on practical skills in the laboratory and through fieldwork, these skills can be applied to a diverse range of employment opportunities in industry, consultancies and government
- This is an integrated bachelor and master-level study program that provides breadth and depth in the Earth Sciences and Geoscience disciplines
- You'll develop advanced skills for employability across both onshore and marine applications
Majors
Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences (Extended Major)
This extended major offers a research-led experience in studying the Earth, from the planet’s early history to its foreseeable future, and from the ocean floors to its highest mountains. You'll learn high-level skills in the collection and interpretation of geoscientific data, in both terrestrial and marine settings, as well as advanced data analysis and synthesis techniques.
Prerequisites:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR Mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
This course develops your abilities to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of applications. With the majority of Australia’s 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.
Potential Career Outcomes
Environmental Consultant, Geoscience Consultant, Geoscientist, Government Agency Officer, Marine and Coastal Consultant, Marine Geoscientist and more.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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