Overview

During the Geoscience program at University of Melbourne provides, you’ll take intensive specialised subjects in geoscience, but also round out your skill set with business and leadership subjects, all taught by leading academics and industry professionals.

You can choose your geoscience subjects from a wide range, to match your career goals. We have subject offerings across economic geology, energy, earth structure and geophysics and environmental geoscience.

Soft skills are important too, which is why we offer a wide range of professional skills subjects covering business, leadership, project management, and scientific communication. These skills will give you the edge in your future geoscience workplace.

Career outcomes

Graduates go on to work as

geologists
geoscientists
geophysicists
spatial analysts
environmental scientists and consultants
conservationists
geological surveyors

Employers in this field include:

Government departments of environment and economic development including Geoscience Australia
Mining and mineral exploration companies such as BHP, ExxonMobil, Woodside Energy, Shell and Rio Tinto
Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sedimentary Geology and Hydrogeology
Advanced Hydrogeology
Coastal Environmental Geomorphology
Environmental Geology Field Techniques
Geographic Information Systems
Spatial Data Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 12 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 089358A

To be considered for entry to this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic performance

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Tuition Fees

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40992 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

38976 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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