Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 70300
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
31 December
Commence 2010
22 February
Geology is the study of our dynamic planet, past and present.
Geologists help us to understand the origin and evolution of Earth, its ancient environments and climates, natural hazards such as landslides and earthquakes, the origin of life, and the formation of natural resources (groundwater, petroleum and minerals) on which we rely. Knowledge of past and present Earth processes is fundamental to predicting future changes particularly in areas of climate and environmental change. This course will prepare you well to gather and interpret geological information for a wide range of purposes.
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Geology) consists of four coursework units (50%) and a geology research project (50%).
Students may select the four coursework units from a wide variety of units including Earth Materials, Field Geology, Earth History Methods, Structural and Metamorphic Geology, Geochemistry, Geological Mapping, Marine Geology, Mineralogy and Petrology, Structural Geology and Tectonics, Basin Analysis, Mineral Exploration Technology, Ore Deposit Genesis, Mineral Resources and Petroleum Geology.
For more detailed information, refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
A relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or has a completed relevant Graduate Certificate in Science with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
Vickie Falcetta
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
