Minerals Geoscience Masters
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 100404 |
Version | 4 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor of Science degree with a Geology major, or Bachelor of Geology degree from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Science, Technology and Engineering as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
EA5024:06 Business and Financial Management in the Minerals Industry
EA5027:06 Advanced Field Training
EA5028:06 Advanced Techniques in Mining and Exploration Geology
EA5029:06 Integrated Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing of Mineral Exploration Targets
OPTIONS
Select one of the following 3 options
OPTION 1:
6 credit points Special Project plus 18 credit points of subjects (MGM-OPT-GR1-24U) |
EA5026:06 Special Studies OR Special Project approved by the program co-ordinator PLUSSelect 18 credit points of external study from University of Tasmania and/or the University of Western Australia. |
OPTION 2:
12 credit points Research Dissertation plus 12 credit points of subjects (MGM-OPT-GR2-24U) |
Select 12 credit points of specified Research Dissertation subjects from Table 1 OR Table 2 PLUS Select 12 credit points of external study from University of Tasmania and/or the University of Western Australia |
OPTION 3:
6 credit points Special Project, plus 12 credit points Research Dissertation; plus 6 credit points of subjects (MGM-OPT-GR3-24U) |
EA5026:06 Special Studies OR Special Project approved by the program co-ordinator PLUS Select 12 credit points of specified Research Dissertation subjects from Table 1 OR Table 2 PLUS Select 6 credit points of external study from University of Tasmania and/or the University of Western Australia. |
Table 1:
Research Dissertation Full-Time (100404-FTDIS-12) |
EA5531:06 Research Dissertation Part 1 of 2 EA5532:06 Research Dissertation Part 2 of 2 |
Table 2:
Research Dissertation Part-Time (100404-PTDIS-12) |
EA5535:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 1 of 4 EA5536:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 2 of 4 EA5537:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 3 of 4 EA5538:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 4 of 4 |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Optional external study is chosen from University of Western Australia, Master of Ore Deposit Geology and University of Tasmania, Master of Economic Geology. |
Award Details
Award title | Minerals Geoscience Masters |
Approved abbreviation | MMinGeoSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |