Overview

Explore the geological make up of our Earth

Understand how Earth’s geology, formed over billions of years, impacts today’s world with a Master of Geoscience at Melbourne. Study one of the few two-year graduate geoscience courses in Australia. Gain a foundational understanding in first year and then explore a wide range of subjects (including those offered by partner institutions) in your second year. Graduate with in-demand geological expertise.

Key features

• Study in the laboratory and the field. Focusing on hands-on skills, you will explore key concepts in environmental impact assessment, resource exploration and hydrogeology, at field localities across Australia.
• Deliver an industry-relevant project. Investigate an industry-relevant problem during your Capstone Project, working in the office, laboratory or field.
• Tailored to you. Complement your specialist studies with a wide range of elective subjects, covering topics from isotopic dating to remote sensing, soil assessment or archaeology.

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Why study geosciences at Melbourne?

Through our alliance with other institutions (the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS)), you’ll access the best academic expertise from across the region, as well as industry and government partners.

• Network while you study. Enrol in subjects taught by industry professionals, attend students-meet-industry events, and complete an internship alongside an industry or government organisation.
• Beyond technical skills. Develop the skills employers are looking for with a portion of your studies dedicated to professional skills subjects like science communication and project management.
• Build expertise through research. Pursue your interests or take the first step towards a PhD with an independent research project under the direction of a supervisor.
• Study beyond Melbourne. Explore new perspectives with elective subjects taught by our partner institutions through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS) cooperative educational and research initiative. You could stay local in Victoria or join an interstate field trip.

Student support

As a Melbourne student, you'll be supported to succeed — in your studies, your wellbeing and your finances.

• International student support. Visa and arrival help when you need it.
• Academic skills and advice. Meet an advisor or join a workshop to get the most from your studies.
• Global exchange. Study overseas through our network of global partners.
• Mentoring and community. Explore student life and student and alumni mentoring programs.
• Wellbeing and accommodation. Access health, counselling and accommodation support.
• Fees and scholarships. Find scholarships you're eligible for and manage your finances.

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About the faculty

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