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Diploma of Earth Sciences

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Bachelor

Perth
Challenge yourself with a Bachelor of Earth Science and Australia's only Master of Oceanography while gaining a unique experience at UWA. This combined bachelor's and master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
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
Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Perth
Be at the forefront of creating a more sustainable future for our planet by gaining a holistic understanding of Earth and its oceans. This combined bachelor's and master's (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 86
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 308
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 344
Trinity College Foundation
  • 338
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 70
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 90
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
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
Mathematics requirement

This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.

WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR

Mathematics requirement
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Bedford Park
Gain a broad foundation in geography, offering a powerful mix of interdisciplinary skills to solve a range of real-world problems. Investigate the dynamic relationships between humans, their cultures and environments, and cover a range of contemporary issues including social and environmental justice, and the efficient, equitable and sustainable use of resources.
Entry Requirements

Admission pathways Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). Find the entry path that’s right for you. Explore our pathways Choosing your preferences When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the: Bachelor of Science.

Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Bedford Park
Prepare for a variety of career paths related to the capture, synthesis, analysis and communication of spatially related information. You will gain the expertise to use smart technologies to tackle real-world problems. The degree provides training for a rewarding career in the field, with excellent facilities and innovative teaching and research.
Entry Requirements

Admission pathways Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). Find the entry path that’s right for you. Explore our pathways Choosing your preferences When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are: Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science).

Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Bedford Park
Gain a broad foundation in geography, in a degree offering a powerful mix of interdisciplinary skills to solve a range of real-world problems. Investigate the dynamic relationships between humans, their cultures and environments, and cover a range of contemporary issues including social and environmental justice, and the efficient, equitable and sustainable use of resources.
Entry Requirements

Admission pathways Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). Find the entry path that’s right for you. Explore our pathways Choosing your preferences When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the: Bachelor of Science.

Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Certificate

Armidale
The study of Life and Earth Studies is diverse and multidisciplinary, involving science, geology, ecology, biology, chemistry, evolution and more.
Intake Months
Feb, Jun, Oct
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
91.70%

Associate Degree

Toowoomba
Experience the great outdoors working as a Surveyor or Surveyor’s Assistant, with USQ’s Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Surveying).
Entry Requirements

16/66 OP/Rank This is the 2019 adjusted OP / Rank for this program. The lowest OP/unadjusted Rank* to which an offer was made is 19/60. OP/Ranks based upon all offers made in Semester 1, 2018. Entry Requirements Subject pre-requisites: English (4, SA), Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent Recommended prior study: Mathematics B (4, SA). English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. Admission pathways A number of other pathways are also available if you haven't been able to study previously or don't meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest. *Further admission information An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks through special entry schemes for admission. Special entry schemes for admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank, through the allocation of additional ranks in certain circumstances. An adjusted Selection Rank is the result of combining additional ranks with a student's OP/Selection Rank. An unadjusted Selection Rank is the student's Selection Rank without any rank adjustments. USQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average OP/Ranks for this programs' student cohort for Semester 1, 2018. Explore pathways We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,352 per year / $18,704 total

Masters (Coursework)

Toowoomba
USQ’s Master of Spatial Science Technology (Geographic Information Systems) is ideal if you have a three or four-year bachelor degree and you want to extend your knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in an approved discipline, or equivalent.   English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,352 per year / $18,704 total
Graduate Satisfaction
82.60%

Bachelor

Gardens Point
Our society and progress depend upon how we understand and live on our planet. In this major, you'll undertake industry-related, hands-on field, laboratory and modelling work to identify solutions to critical issues facing the health of our planet
Entry Requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

Helping you to get into your course

If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive half a year (48 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2.5 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time). More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
70
Graduate Satisfaction
89.80%

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
Which part of our planet do you want to explore? Deep beneath the lithosphere, or out into the atmosphere? Our research ranges from the solid Earth to the fluid Earth and the processes that operate at the interface of these regions.
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
81.10%

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