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Geoscience is vital for discovering, utilizing, and sustaining Earth's natural resources. These minerals and energy sources are fundamental to nearly every facet of contemporary living. By pursuing UNE's Bachelor of Geoscience either online or on-campus, you'll unlock diverse career prospects in this essential discipline. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning in earth science, geology, and GIS, equipping you with future-ready skills. You'll deepen your understanding of Earth's composition, geological processes, and resource management, preparing you to safeguard these assets for future socio-economic prosperity.
UNE's Bachelor of Geoscience stands as Australia's sole fully online geology degree. Selecting UNE means aligning with a pioneer in digital education. Consistently, students have awarded UNE top marks for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Regardless of your study mode, you'll benefit from UNE's prime location in New England, offering an exceptional natural classroom for geoscience exploration. We leverage our surroundings through frequent local field excursions to nearby geological wonders, plus international trips to destinations like New Zealand and Bhutan. Each year features specialized Applied Geoscience units taught by industry experts and emerging researchers, bridging academia and professional practice. These unique courses emphasize employability, research techniques, and scientific communication through seminars, fieldwork, and practical experiences, while tracking your progress via a skills portfolio.
With a distinguished legacy in earth science education and research, UNE's geology program has been rated well above world standard. Our globally recognized faculty specialize in diverse fields including paleontology, tectonics, economic geology, and GIS. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention from our expert instructors.