Bachelor
Gain a comprehensive understanding of theoretical geology with a focus on mineral, energy, and groundwater resources, environmental management, and sustainable resource supply. The course includes foundational studies in geology, chemistry, and computer skills, progressing to applied geoscience and mining geology specialisations.
In this course, you will gain a thorough grounding in theoretical geology -with emphasis on mineral, energy and groundwater resources and their environmental management - as well as the sustainable supply of resources for the decarbonising industry.
In your first year, you'll gain a foundation in geology, chemistry, maths, scientific communication and computer skills. Your second year focuses on the theoretical, laboratory and field skills required to understand geological processes.
In your final year, you'll choose to study either the Applied Geology stream at Curtin Perth or the Mining Geology stream at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
You can also tailor your degree with units that emphasise specific applied areas of geoscience.
Applied GeologyThis stream covers the breadth of Earth history investigation and applied geosciences. Topics include environmental geosciences, groundwater resources, and sustainable management of mineral and energy exploration and extraction.
Mining GeologyThis stream combines studies of resource and field geology with mining systems, resource estimation and process mineralogy. The final year of study is undertaken at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
Double degreesYou can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Applied Geology as a double degree with Environmental Biology or Finance.
How this course will make you industry readyAfter two years of grounding in the fundamentals of geology, your final year will focus on application in the workplace. Depending on the specialisation you choose, you'll study minerals, petroleum, groundwater and environmental industries; and complete practical exercises that reflect the activities of industry professionals.
What jobs can the Applied Geology course lead to?CareersWhat you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.
Mathematics Applications ATAR
High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.
Written English and either Multiple Choice Verbal or Quantitative will be assessed.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
Guaranteed ATAR 70
Bachelor of Applied Geology
The course is three years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in February and July. The Applied Geology Stream is offered at our Curtin Perth campus and the Mining Geology Stream is offered at Curtin's Perth campus or Curtin's Kalgoorlie campus, depending on availability. Curtin Malaysia, Miri Sarawak campus offers this course in the Applied Geology Stream only.
3 years full-time
A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
600
The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
108986M
The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
Curtin Perth, Curtin University Malaysia
OverviewIn this course, you will gain a thorough grounding in theoretical geology -with emphasis on mineral, energy and groundwater resources and their environmental management - as well as the sustainable supply of resources for the decarbonising industry.
In your first year, you'll gain a foundation in geology, chemistry, maths, scientific communication and computer skills. Your second year focuses on the theoretical, laboratory and field skills required to understand geological processes.
In your final year, you'll choose to study either the Applied Geology stream at Curtin Perth or the Mining Geology stream at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
You can also tailor your degree with units that emphasise specific applied areas of geoscience.
Applied GeologyThis stream covers the breadth of Earth history investigation and applied geosciences. Topics include environmental geosciences, groundwater resources, and sustainable management of mineral and energy exploration and extraction.
Mining GeologyThis stream combines studies of resource and field geology with mining systems, resource estimation and process mineralogy. The final year of study is undertaken at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
Double degreesYou can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Applied Geology as a double degree with Environmental Biology or Finance.
How this course will make you industry readyAfter two years of grounding in the fundamentals of geology, your final year will focus on application in the workplace. Depending on the specialisation you choose, you'll study minerals, petroleum, groundwater and environmental industries; and complete practical exercises that reflect the activities of industry professionals.
What jobs can the Applied Geology course lead to?CareersPlease review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
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