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Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience

Be at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future for our planet by gaining a holistic understanding of Earth and its oceans.
90
ATAR
4
Years Full Time
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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Graduates have a range of career opportunities in the following areas:

  • Minerals exploration and resource management
  • Petroleum exploration and resource management
  • Groundwater exploration and resource management
  • Energy geoscience
  • Coastal zone and marine consulting and management
  • Research/Research and Development in industry, universities and government agencies (CSIRO, AIMS and Geoscience Australia)

 

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Career Pathways

Graduates have a range of career opportunities in the following areas:

  • Minerals exploration and resource management
  • Petroleum exploration and resource management
  • Groundwater exploration and resource management
  • Energy geoscience
  • Coastal zone and marine consulting and management
  • Research/Research and Development in industry, universities and government agencies (CSIRO, AIMS and Geoscience Australia)

 

Postgraduate study at UWA

Master of Geoscience

Master of Geoscience

Knowledge of past and present earth processes is fundamental to predicting future environmental change. Enhance your skills and knowledge in geoscience.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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International Student Fees

Annual course fee
2024
$47,300.00
2025
$49,900.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.

Fees are subject to annual indexation.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.

Admission requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement

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Course details

This combined bachelor's and master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you’ll complete an extended major in Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences, and some units from the Master of Geoscience. You can then choose to exit after three years with a Bachelor of Earth Sciences (Advanced), or continue with the Master of Geoscience and be awarded a Bachelor of Earth Sciences and a Master of Geoscience at the end of the four years.
 

About the course

Knowledge of past and present earth processes is fundamental for predicting future changes in environments and climate as well as contributing to the management of vital resources.
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About the course

By completing this combined bachelor's and master's 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 which 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. Elective units provide additional breadth and a research project or capstone units provide specific advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills.


If you decide not to continue in the CBM you can exit after three years with a Bachelor of Earth Sciences (Advanced). Note that the Advanced Bachelor Degree is available only as a CBM exit award. It is not offered for direct enrolment and is not awarded on completion of the CBM. 
Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Level of study
  • Undergraduate + Postgraduate
Course Code
  • CM009
CRICOS code
  • 102871D
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Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Level of study
  • Undergraduate + Postgraduate
Course Code
  • CM009
CRICOS code
  • 102871D
Full time/part time duration
  • 4 years full time or equivalent
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Earth Sciences

Why study this course?

  • Within Australia, this is the only major that integrates Earth and Marine Sciences, providing a unique set of skills nationally
  • UWA is ranked in the top 50 of global universities (QS 2024) in this discipline, and connects students with world-class research teams
  • This major provides a high-level of interdisciplinary skills for the nation’s future leaders in research and sustainable industry

Why study this course?

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) helps bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on, practical industry relevant experience and for employers to help shape the graduates of tomorrow.

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Work Integrated Learning

Develop your employability skills through a science work placement. The following units are available to all science undergraduate students who are looking to gain practical hands-on industry relevant experience:

Course structure

In your first three years, you will complete the Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences (extended major) and a semester of postgraduate study. You will then complete your selected specialisation in the Master of Geoscience. Refer to the example study plan for more information.

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Course structure

Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience CBM

BEarthSc (Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences Extended Major) and Master of Geoscience

#4ec3e0Undergraduate (UG) specific units

Elective units

Postgraduate (PG) specific units

YEAR SEMESTER UNITS
1ST YEAR 1 EART1105 SCOM1101 CITS2401 SCIE1104
2 EART1104 BIOL1131 EART2204 ENVT2251
2ND YEAR 1 EART2231 EART2232 SCIE2204 Elective
2 EART2234 EART3353 ENVT3362 ENVT3307
3RD YEAR 1 EART3342 EART3343 SCIE3304 Elective
2 PG Specific* PG Specific* PG Specific* PG Specific*
4TH YEAR 1 PG Specific* PG Specific* PG Specific* PG Specific*
2 PG Specific* PG Specific* PG Specific* PG Specific*

* Postgraduate units will vary depending on your chosen specialisation, a study plan will be provided later in your degree.


Unit Description

You'll learn to

  • Collect geoscientific data, on land, at sea, and in the laboratory
  • Analyse and interpret data in spatial and spatial-temporal contexts
  • Synthesise and integrate data across multiple scales of observation and over discipline boundaries
  • Understand the past and present processes of Earth and its planetary neighbours, from the deep interior to the atmosphere
  • Gain technical skills in analysis and interpretation of geoscience data at a range of scales (micro to global) incorporating conceptual knowledge of processes and materials
  • Use advanced skills in interpretation and integration of geoscience data applied to understanding the location, origin and evolution of important resources and other geoscience problems
  • Use advanced skills in communication of geoscience data and interpretations via 2D summaries, 3D models, written work and oral presentation
 

You'll learn to

 

Facility

Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

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The Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum is home to over 180,000 specimens. 

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Facility

Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

Part of the School of Earth Sciences, the museum has welcomed thousands of individuals who are driven by their interests into the fascinating world of Earth Sciences since the 1960s. The museum exhibits Earth Science materials through a variety of displays that engage members of the University of Western Australia and the wider community.

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Ranked 4th in Australia and 45th in the world for Earth & Marine Sciences (QS 2024)
Ranked 4th in Australia and 42nd in the world for Geology (QS 2024)
Alumni story

Olaoluwa Ibilola

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Alumni story

Olaoluwa Ibilola

Olaoluwa Ibilola

Olaoluwa Ibilola

Independent Geoscientist consultant

I am an independent geoscientist with a background in Oil and Gas. About 80% of what I do comes directly from my recent study at UWA. It was through UWA that I was first exposed to the mining sector and to the mining side of geoscience. I had zero knowledge of the industry before my study.

My connection with the School of Earth Sciences continues after graduation and I just got an offer to be a casual tutor with the School, an opportunity directly associated with my study there.

I have a passion for learning and helping people maximise their potential. I hate to see people suffering for lack of a good mentor, tutor or coach. By making myself easily accessible across several different support networks, I can be more available to make a difference to more people in need. UniMentor is one such forum that helped me and showed the potential of mentoring to make a difference.

Read more about Olaoluwa's story here.

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Fieldwork in Science

Find out more about our amazing field trips in the Natural and Physical Sciences interest area that'll take you all around Western Australia and beyond.

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The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis has expert academic, technical and professional staff who support the full user pathway from initial project discussion and planning, through to application of cutting-edge characterisation and analytical techniques, assistance with data interpretation, and publication.

 

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