Course details

This extended major offers a research-led experience in studying the Earth, from the planet’s early history to its foreseeable future, and from the ocean floors to its highest mountains. You will learn high-level skills in the collection and interpretation of geoscientific data, in both terrestrial and marine settings, as well as advanced data analysis and synthesis techniques.

About the course

Be at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future for our planet by gaining a holistic understanding of Earth and its oceans. This extended major offers a research-led experience in studying the Earth, from the planet’s early history to its foreseeable future, and from the ocean floors to its highest mountains. You will learn high-level skills in the collection and interpretation of geoscientific data, in both terrestrial and marine settings, as well as advanced data analysis and synthesis techniques. These skills will equip you for a future career in federal, state and local government agencies, consultancy and private industry related to minerals, petroleum, groundwater and coastal zone management, as well as research and development careers across the Earth and Marine Sciences.

Career Pathways

You might pursue a career in the following areas:

Minerals exploration and resource management
Petroleum exploration and resource management
Groundwater exploration and resource management
Energy geoscience
Coastal zone and marine consulting and management
Research/Research and Development in industry, universities and government agencies (CSIRO, AIMS and Geoscience Australia)

Career Opportunities

Environmental Scientist

Geologist

Natural Resource Manager

Geophysicist