Faculties of Science

Master of Science (Ore Deposit Geology)

How to apply

In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.

Key information

UWA Course Code: 70590
CRICOS Code: 015855G
48 credit points
1 year full-time
Intake periods: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Fees

Application Closing Dates

Semester 1
End of December
Semester 2
End of June

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With world-class ore bodies becoming more difficult to find, there is an increasing recognition that geologists will require new approaches and skills in order to discover new deposits.

This course is designed for geoscientists who want to gain up to date knowledge and skills in economic geology and mineral exploration. It will allow you to study a spectrum of economic geology topics specifically related to the discovery and evaluation of ore deposits.

The course structure is flexible and allows a choice between coursework only or coursework plus a 24-point research project. There is also a wide range of units taught by four institutions: the University of Western Australia, the University of Tasmania, James Cook University and Curtin University of Technology.

The course at UWA is part of the Minerals Geoscience Masters (MGM) program and is supported by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).

Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course.

Course outline

The Master of Science (Ore Deposit Geology - UWA Course Code: 70590) consists of 48 points, which can be taken as 8 coursework units, or 4 coursework units and a 24-point research project. Students must complete at least 12 points from the units offered by this University.

University of Western Australia Units:

MING5501 Applied Structural Geology
MING5502 Exploration Targeting
MING5503 Ore Deposit Field Excursion
MING5504 Advanced Ore Deposits
MING5511 Minerals Geoscience Project Part 1 (12 points)*
MING5512 Minerals Geoscience Project Part 2 (12 points)*

*Parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit.

Curtin University of Technology Units:

ENRL8538 (CU) 10939 Natural Resources Economics 601
ENRL8541 (CU) 313412 Cost and Capital Investment Estimation 602
ENRL8542 (CU) 306031 Resource Sector Finance 602
ENRL8549 (CU) 312811 Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601

James Cook University Units:

ENRL8544 (JCU) EA5024 Business and Financial Management in the Minerals Industry
ENRL8545 (JCU) EA5027 Advanced Field Training
ENRL8546 (JCU) EA5028 Advanced Techniques in Mining and Exploration Geology

University of Tasmania Units:

ENRL8531 (UTAS) KEA703 Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic Terrains
ENRL8532 (UTAS) KEA701 Ore Deposit Studies and Exploration Models
ENRL8533 (UTAS) KEA704 Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology
ENRL8534 (UTAS) KEA706 Ore Deposits of South America
ENRL8535 (UTAS) KEA705 Exploration in Brownfields Terrains
ENRL8529 (UTAS) KEA702 Geometallurgy

Admission requirements

There are three modes of entry to this course:

A relevant bachelor’s degree with honours of this University or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
or
A relevant bachelor’s degree of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty and a relevant graduate diploma of this University or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
or
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area of this University and three years’ relevant work experience or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty