The School of Earth Sciences is home to a large and diverse range of research programs. Interests include the solid Earth, the fluid Earth (including our atmosphere and oceans) and processes that operate at the interface between these regions.
The Master of Science - Earth Sciences offers two streams; one in Atmospheric Science and the other in Geology. In both streams students undertake core and elective coursework subjects, at least one Professional Tools subject of choice, and a research project.
A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline and a grade of at least an H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.
Year 1
Semester 1
Discipline core subject
Professional Skills subject
Research project
Research project
Semester 2
Discipline core subject
Elective subject
Research project
Research project
Year 2
Semester 1
Discipline core subject
Research project
Research project
Research project
Semester 2
Discipline core subject
Research project
Research project
Research project
As a graduate of this program, one can find a rewarding career in government organisations, research institutions, environmental consultancies, and the oil, gas and mining industries. Potential career opportunities include:
Climatologist
Energy specialist
Environmental consultant
Environmental geologist
Exploration geologist
Mine geologist
Researcher
Resources geologist
State geological surveyor
Weather forecaster
