24 monthsProgramme duration
56,600 AUDTuition Fee/year
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science specialising in Sustainable Georesources is designed to provide a holistic approach to understanding, discovering and managing Earth’s natural resources. You’ll focus on mineral exploration, geological processes and mapping, and critical minerals – all key areas for sustainable future progress and the green energy transition.
Discover how resources support human development. Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how to balance resource extraction and use with limited environmental impact.
You’ll gain the professional capacities to respond to the changing and challenging demands of our world in innovative ways. Graduate with the skills to reflect on current trends and implement sustainable practices for generations to come.
Discover how resources support human development. Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how to balance resource extraction and use with limited environmental impact.
You’ll gain the professional capacities to respond to the changing and challenging demands of our world in innovative ways. Graduate with the skills to reflect on current trends and implement sustainable practices for generations to come.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science specialising in Sustainable Georesources is designed to provide a holistic approach to understanding, discovering and managing Earth’s natural resources. You’ll focus on mineral exploration, geological processes and mapping, and critical minerals – all key areas for sustainable future progress and the green energy transition.
Discover how resources support human development. Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how to balance resource extraction and use with limited environmental impact.
You’ll gain the professional capacities to respond to the changing and challenging demands of our world in innovative ways. Graduate with the skills to reflect on current trends and implement sustainable practices for generations to come.
Discover how resources support human development. Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how to balance resource extraction and use with limited environmental impact.
You’ll gain the professional capacities to respond to the changing and challenging demands of our world in innovative ways. Graduate with the skills to reflect on current trends and implement sustainable practices for generations to come.
Admission Requirements
176+
64+
6.5+
79+
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.
Aligned disciplines for each specialisation include:
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree in a discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a nested program or discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.
This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.
Aligned disciplines for each specialisation include:
- Biotechnology - genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or related;
- Environment and Conservation - ecology, environmental chemistry and biology (or related), earth science;
- Global Food and Nutrition Science - food and nutrition;
- Medical Radiation Physics - science (physics), engineering;
- Sustainable Georesources - earth science, geology, geophysics, environmental geoscience, mineral geoscience.
2 Years
Feb
Jul
Tuition fees
Domestic
44,700 AUD
International
56,600 AUD
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