Overview

Science at Macquarie has a strong focus on peer-assisted learning and practical work, both in the field and in our high-quality laboratories. This hands-on approach will allow you to develop your scientific research skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability.

Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.

Environmental geology deals with the interaction of people and the geological environment. This includes problems due to human occupation and exploitation of the Earth, and hazards that impact on society.

Unlike geology and geophysics majors, this major focuses on the near-surface environment. You will gain a specialised understanding of soils, rock masses and their structure, the flow of water and pollutants through the Earth’s surface materials, and geologic hazards.

Graduates find work in the rapidly growing fields of environmental geology, geotechnical engineering and hazard assessment. 

Degrees offering Environmental Geology

Key features

• Strong focus on practical work in the field and laboratories to develop skills and problem solving ability.
• Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
• High quality laboratories including modern instruments and tools.

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Students with an interest in the Earth and its environments; those wanting to work in environmental geology, geotechnical engineering and hazard assessment.

HECS Course fee

AUD $4,520 p.a.

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee