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Overview
During the Earth Sciences (Advanced) program at the Australian National University, you will study courses from different Earth science disciplines and undertake training on how to gather data and interpret results, before being provided with expert supervision for your research project.
There is a broad range of research topics for you to choose from, including biogeochemistry, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geochronology, geology, geophysics, ocean and climate change and planetary sciences.
- Understand advanced concepts in Earth Sciences and relate them to a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge acquired in the coursework to their research project
- Acquire independently data and evaluate and interpret obtained datasets
- Formulate working hypotheses and design methods to test these
- Compile a major body of research in a written report and present results to an expert audience.
- Communicate effectively with university staff, peer students and the wider community on Earth Science topics.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods for Earth Sciences
- Earth Science Research Proposal & Presentation
- Computational Geosciences -- Problem Solving, Logical Thinking and Computer Programming
- Research Orientation: Big Questions in the Earth Sciences
- Analytical Techniques
- Data Science
- Electives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
96 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Earth Sciences Geology View 17 other Masters in Geology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 082288M
- At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
- Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7/0 with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline with a grade point average of at least 5.5/7.0 in these courses.
Tuition Fee
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International
47754 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 47754 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
32840 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32840 AUD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Canberra
1425 - 2504 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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