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Master of Geoscience

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Research in Geoscience at the University of Brighton, One-year full-time, On the Moulsecoomb Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Geoscience. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Research
  • Industry
  • The public sector
  • Academia

Curriculum

  • Taught postgraduate course
  • One-year full-time. Modules named on the page include Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
  • Research Fundamentals
  • MRes Research Project
  • Policy and Implementation in Town Planning
  • Masters Independent Study and Communicating Issues in Ecology and Conservation. Option modules may change with staffing and timetabling.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 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.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent (some courses need a cognate degree, work experience or a prerequisite background; MBA courses need 3 years of relevant work experience)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Geoscience admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,136 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$12,000 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Geoscience.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    28 Jan 2027

    75 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.