Perth,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Ore Deposit Geology in Crawley Australia | The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
|
Crawley Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,400
(c. USD31,811.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
As high-quality ore deposits grow harder to locate, geologists increasingly need innovative methods and enhanced expertise to uncover new mineral resources. This program equips geoscientists with contemporary knowledge in economic geology and mineral exploration, covering essential concepts for identifying and assessing ore deposits.
Renowned for its mineral abundance, Western Australia serves as an ideal setting for this course, with UWA maintaining decades of global recognition in ore deposit studies through close industry partnerships. The curriculum emphasizes deposit formation, exploration strategies, and assessment methods, incorporating cutting-edge approaches like data modeling and integration. Students will enhance their geological, computational, exploration, and management capabilities through hands-on exercises and field trips led by top researchers to mineral-rich areas in Australia and abroad. UWA's active research environment also allows for specialized projects across diverse mineral science topics, often in collaboration with industry partners. Additionally, participants can expand their expertise by taking specialized units at affiliated Australian universities, gaining insights into resource economics and financial management.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
1 To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
a a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
and
c at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation or
2a a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience with Honours or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.
a a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
and
c at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation or
2a a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience with Honours or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.
Tuition
AUD
45,400