Broaden and enhance your knowledge and skills in economic geology and mineral exploration by completing a Master of Ore Deposit Geology.
Introduction
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.
Domestic students may be eligible for a
Commonwealth supported place within this course.
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Course description, features and facilities
This course provides a high-quality, advanced education in the geology and evaluation of ore deposits. It is designed for geologists with different levels of professional experience and offers a world-class education from international and Australian experts; an opportunity to improve geological, computing, exploration and management skills; and includes hands-on practical experience, field excursions and research.
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 (CRICOS Provider Code 000586B), James Cook University (CRICOS Provider Code: 00117J) and Curtin University of Technology (CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J).
The course at UWA is part of the Minerals Geoscience Masters (MGM) program and is supported by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Visit the UWA Centre for Exploration Targeting webpage for further information.
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Structure
The Master of Science (Ore Deposit Geology) may be taken by way of coursework and research project (full-time/part-time) or by coursework only (part-time only).
| Key to availability of units: |
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2013;
NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
(1) The Master of Ore Deposit Geology by way of coursework consists of units to a total value of 48 points from below:
| N/A | MING5501 | Applied Structural Geology |
| NS | MING5502 | Exploration Targeting |
| N/A | MING5503 | Ore Deposit Field Excursion |
| NS | MING5504 | Advanced Ore Deposits |
| S1, S2 | MING5521 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 1 |
| S1, S2 | MING5522 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 2 |
| S1, S2 | MING5523 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 3 |
| S1, S2 | MING5524 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 4 |
| * | 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 Brownfield Terrains |
| * | ENRL8529 | (UTAS) KEA702 Geometallurgy |
| * | 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 |
| * | ENRL8538 | (CU) 10939 Natural Resources Economics 601 |
| * | ENRL8541 | (CU) 313412 Resource Cost and Capital 602 |
| * | ENRL8542 | (CU) 306031 Resource Sector Finance 602 |
| * | ENRL8549 | (CU) 312811 Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601 |
approved by the Faculty on the recommendation of the course coordinator.
(2) At least 12 points must be chosen from the units available at The University of Western Australia in Group A and/or Group B:
Group A
Group B
| S1, S2 | MING5521 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 1 |
| S1, S2 | MING5522 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 2 |
| S1, S2 | MING5523 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 3 |
| S1, S2 | MING5524 | Minerals Geoscience Project Part 4 |
Career opportunities
This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field, or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.
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Check the Entrance requirements
This course is available to Australian and international students.
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- Admission Requirements
- English competency
- Advanced standing
Admission Requirements
A recognised bachelor's degree with honours in a relevant discipline, or a bachelor's degree plus two years' relevant industry experience, or an average of at least 60 per cent in a relevant Graduate Diploma of Science.
English competency
Advanced standing
If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).
Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.
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- Prerequisites
- English competency
- Advanced standing
Prerequisites
As a rule, international students must:
- Have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard;
- Meet the specific prerequisites for the course. (Refer to admission requirements for this course)
- Meet UWA's English language requirement.
English competency
All prospective international students must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the University. The most common international examination used in applications is the IELTS (academic) and the University’s requirement is an overall score of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) for most coursework courses.
Please refer to our English language competency requirements to see a list of other accepted examinations. The University accepts a number of qualifications and any not listed will be considered on an individual basis.
Advanced standing
Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).
These pages are under review and will be updated in early 2013.
How to apply
This course is available to Australian and international students.
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- Application Deadlines
- How to apply
- Fees
- Contact details - admission information
Application Deadlines
Semester 1: 23 January
Semester 2: 26 June
How to apply
Submit a completed application form
Fees
Annual fee: $8360.
As some units vary in cost, the actual student contribution will depend on the mix of units you choose. See the unit costs website for details of individual unit costs.
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- Application Deadlines
- How to apply
- Fees
- Contact details - admission information
Application Deadlines
While there are no strict application deadlines for the submission of international postgraduate coursework applications, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply with sufficient time to allow for the processing of their application and to secure a student visa.
Postgraduate coursework applications generally take four weeks from receipt of an application to offer.
How to apply
International postgraduate applicants must complete the postgraduate application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.
Fees
$30980, per year.
This figure has been arrived at by assuming that you study a full-time study load for one year made up of units all within the same fee band. As some units vary in cost, the actual student fee will depend on the mix of units you choose. The international student fees page has further details.
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