About the course Western Australia is known for its mineral wealth and UWA has built an international reputation in ore deposit geology over several decades including strong collaboration with the minerals industry. This course focuses on the formation, exploration and evaluation of ore deposits. Increasingly innovative techniques are being used in this field including data integration and modelling approaches, and this is reflected in the opportunities provided by this degree to strengthen your geoscientific, computing, exploration and management skills. The course includes significant practical work and opportunities to undertake field excursions with research leaders in earth sciences to mineralised regions in Australia and overseas. Strong research activity at UWA means there is also potential to undertake a research project in a wide variety of mineral geoscience topics and in conjunction with the minerals industry. The course also offers opportunities to undertake coursework units at partner universities in Australia to gain broader experience and develop complementary skills in topics such as resource economics and financial management.
Master of Ore Deposit Geology
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Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 53,500 / Year
Master of Ore Deposit Geology
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Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and(c) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2)(a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience with Honours, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
English Program Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency
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Career Pathways
The Master of Ore Deposit can increase your career opportunities in the minerals industry. Upon graduation, you will have gained knowledge of geological, geophysical and geochemical methods as applied to understanding key processes and factors controlling the formation of ore deposits.
Resource companies, consulting companies, state and federal government agencies will undeniably be looking at your profile and interested in your new skills.
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Master of Ore Deposit Geology
The University of Western Australia
Australia, Perth