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Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Geology

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Overview

Actuaries analyse and manage the risks associated with finance.  By studying actuarial studies with either mathematics or statistics you will gain a competitive set of specialist skills.

In this degree you can major in both actuarial studies and science. The combination will give you a deeper understanding of the financial, mathematical, statistical and economic analysis needed in long term financial management.

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. This is an Average Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

What you will study

Degree requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 96
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 60
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 30
Minimum number of credit points designated as science 42
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Double degree requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.

100 level Credit Points
Required ACST101 Techniques and Elements of Finance 3
Required ACST152 Introduction to Actuarial Studies 3
Required MATH133 Mathematics IB (Advanced) 3
Required STAT171 Statistical Data Analysis 3
Required either MATH132 Mathematics IA (Advanced)
or MATH135 Mathematics IA 3
200 level Credit Points
Required ACST202 Mathematics of Finance 3
Required ACST212 Combinatorial Probability 3
Required ACST255 Contingent Payments 1 3
Required STAT271 Statistics I 3
Required STAT272 Probability 3
300 level Credit Points
Capstone ACST359 C Actuarial Modelling 3
Required ACST358 Survival Models 3
Required 9cp from ACST units at 300 level 9
Total credit points required to satisfy this major 27

Notes

  • Units marked with a C are Capstone units.

Major requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major

100 level Credit Points
Required either GEOS112 The Planet Earth
or ENVE117 Biophysical Environments 3
Required either GEOS125 Earth Dynamics
or GEOS126 Marine Geoscience 3
200 level Credit Points
Required GEOS205 Introduction to Geophysics 3
Required GEOS206 Marine Depositional Environments 3
Required ENVE266 Earth Surface Processes 3
300 level Credit Points
Capstone GEOS375 C Environmental Geology 3
Required GEOS305 Environmental and Groundwater Geophysics 3
Required ENVE338 Environmental Quality and Assessment 3
Required 3cp from GEOS or ENVE units at 300 level 3
Total credit points required to satisfy this major 27

Notes

  • Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

  • develop and mine mineral deposits
  • environmental geologist
  • geotechnical engineer
  • government surveys
  • lawyer
  • mineral exploration industry
  • national parks officer
  • oil and gas industry
  • research
  • teaching

Employers

• conservation and land management bodies

• private companies/government

• private and public environment groups

• organisations relating to minerals and energy resource fields

Average starting salary

The graduate salary for a geologist in resources and mining in NSW is between $65,000 and $75,000 (source: Hays, 2009).

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie

Macquarie offers an outstanding learning experience. We are renowned for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, our unique approach to learning, our highly skilled graduates, and our first-class facilities. 

Macquarie University for future students undergraduatean education in the top two per cent of universities in the world, giving you an international recognised and respected degree

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Overseas opportunities

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Enhance your degree with Macquarie's overseas study and exchange programs in over 300 countries.

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Contact us

Faculty of Science
Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
Email: scienceenquiries@mq.edu.au 
www.eps.mq.edu.au

 

 

Apply

The major in Environmental Geology (EGE01) is available in more than one degree.

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code for your preferred degree:

300288

Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Science

300758

Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Science

300516

Bachelor of Environment

300317

Bachelor of Environment with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

300517

Bachelor of Science

300537

Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education

300305

Bachelor of Science with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply". This link will open in a new window.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

Re-admission

Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures. 



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