Master of Geoscience

The minerals, energy, geotechnical and environmental geoscience sectors remain some of the world’s most significant industries. To take your place in these industries, you’ll need the type of advanced, specialised knowledge that the Master of Geoscience provides. In the Master of Geoscience, you’ll undertake intensive specialised subjects in geoscience, but also round out your skill set with business and leadership subjects, all taught by leading academics and industry professionals. A course tailored for you If you want to dig deeper into the science behind the minerals industry, our economic geology stream will develop your skills in mineral exploration, mining geology and resource geology. If you'd rather explore the energy sector, we offer a stream in this area as well. Or, if you’re interested in the geotechnical industry or the environment, we also offer streams in earth structure and geophysics, as well as environmental geoscience. Regardless of your specialisation, the Master of Geoscience allows you to build your knowledge across the entire geoscientific discipline. More than just technical skills You'll complete tailored business and leadership subjects, better preparing you for the workforce or further research in the field. We know that soft skills are important too, which is why we include a subject on scientific communication, to ensure you can speak and write effectively about your research. Career outcomes Our graduates go on to work as: Geologists Geoscientists Geophysicists Spatial analysts Environmental scientists and consultants Conservationists Geological surveyors Employers in this field include: Government departments of environment and economic development including Geoscience Australia Mining and mineral exploration companies such as BHP, ExxonMobil, Woodside Energy, Shell and Rio Tinto Academic and public research institutions such as universities and the CSIRO Further study At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to conduct further research and expand your knowledge of the scientific, environmental and economic aspects of this multidisciplinary field.