Graduate Diploma of Geoscience
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Geoscience provides graduates in disciplines with little or no science background, with comprehensive knowledge in geology and/or geophysics, including volcanism, tectonics and mineral deposits. The program provides a pathway for students to become professional geoscientists, at a level that could articulate to Masters or higher degrees in geoscience.
Key features
- A variety of teaching techniques are applied in the field and the laboratory, including problem-based learning, group-based work, seminars, and poster presentations.
- There is a significant fieldwork component, ranging from weekend excursions to intensive week-long programs of mapping and understanding rocks in the field.
- Students can specialise in either geology or geophysics.
Minimum course duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who have an undergraduate degree in another subject, who may have been working for several years, sometimes in jobs peripheral to geoscientists (eg in non-geoscience roles in mining companies), or in completely unrelated areas (eg nursing, teaching), and who have decided to update their knowledge in geoscience.
Course fee
It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with relevant major.
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
No work experience required.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level to 500 level | 12 |
| Completion of a major from the list below |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Graduate Diploma of Geoscience majors:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Job prospects for Geologists and Geophysicists are currently good. However, Geologists and Geophysicists' job security is reliant on the boom bust cycle in the minerals and petroleum sectors. Geologists and Geophysicists are employed across several industries including:
- mining and exploration companies
- environmental & engineering geology
- conservation and environment
- marine science
- public administration and safety
- professional, scientific and technical services
- education and training
- research, including CSIRO, museums, State and Commonwealth Geological Surveys, universities, mining company laboratories, antarctic studies.
Employers
Many companies within Australia and around the world employ geoscientists. Such companies include but are not limited to:
- BHP Billiton
- CSIRO
- ExxonMobil
- Fugro-Jason
- Geoinformatics Exploration
- Geoscience Australia
- NSW Office of Industrial Relations, Department of Mineral Resources
- Rio Tinto Exploration
- Santos
- Schlumberger Oilfield Australia
Average starting salary
Geophysicists receive, on average, one of the highest starting salaries of any science graduate, and currently have one of the highest rates of employment of all science graduates.
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