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 years full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 70530
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2009
31 December
Commence 2009
23 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 Master of Science (Geology) consists of four coursework units (50%) and a research dissertation (50%).
The coursework component may be selected from a wide variety of units, including Geological Mapping, Marine Geology, Mineralogy and Petrology, Structural Geology and Tectonics, Basin Analysis, Mineral Exploration Technology, Ore Deposit Genesis, Mineral Resources, Petroleum Geology and Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing.
For more detailed information, refer to the Handbook rules.
Admission requirements
Domestic students
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with honours of this University, with a weighted average of at least 60 per cent in those units for which the results contribute to the calculation of the honours classification, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty
or
- a relevant bachelor’s degree of this or another recognised university, and
- a relevant Graduate Diploma of this University 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
Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Ms Marjan Heibloem
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: science@fnas.uwa.edu.au
