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Bachelor of Science (Earth Science)

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

077696D

Campuses

Gardens Point

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Jul-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 46,500 / per year

Next Intake 28-Jul-2026

Bachelor of Science (Earth Science)

About

Highlights

Specialise in identifying and analysing earth materials, environments and geological processes relevant to industry.
Play a key role in the search for fuels and minerals, solutions for climate change or marine and freshwater environments.
Gain hands-on, practical skills and field experience using real-world examples and materials.
Prepare for a range of careers within the resource or the environmental sector, from field geologist to research scientist, environmental scientist, or hydrologist.
Work in environmental consulting or research, tackling geotechnical, groundwater contamination, natural hazards or climate change issues.
Study our new Climate Science minor to develop an in-depth understanding of climate change, alternative energy technologies, Earth's natural global change, marine environments, cloud formation, and much more.
Graduate eligible for membership in a number of professional societies, such as the Geological Society of Australia and Australian Institute of Geologists.

If you enjoy working outdoors and are interested in understanding how the world works, then you will find earth science a rewarding area of study. Blending current research issues and problem solving with theory and industry-related, hands-on practicals, the earth science major provides you with a fundamental background to pursue a career in either the resource or the environmental sector.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

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We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

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Career

Careers and outcomes

There is currently a shortage of earth scientists in Australia and employment rates are high and salaries great. Earth scientists are in high demand in the energy sector (oil, gas, coal, geothermal) and exploration and mining industries. Many earth scientists find employment in environmental consulting companies tackling geotechnical, groundwater contamination, natural hazards or climate change issues. Earth scientists may work for government agencies such as CSIRO and Geoscience Australia doing applied research, or for state or local governments.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership in a number of professional societies, such as the Geological Society of Australia, Australian Institute of Geologists and other overseas professional societies.