Overview

Curtin University students in this Master of Geoscience can select either a major in

Exploration and Mining Geology or

Geophysics.

What you'll learn

Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that typically associated with the bachelor-level, and that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context.

Can apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to geoscience.

Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously.

Can integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.

Comprehend that geoscience is an international discipline with varying perspectives as demonstrated in the diversity of opinion identified while undertaking this course.

Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study and practice in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Remote Sensing

Regolith Geology and Mineral Exploration

Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology

Environmental Geoscience

Seismic Methods

Process Mineralogy Techniques

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code 108524H

A recognised bachelors degree in science or a related degree.

Students who wish to study the Exploration and Mining Geology major will be required to have completed foundation geoscience units at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Graduates in other disciplines with significant relevant industry experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

44988 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

31646 AUD / year

≈ 31646 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 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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