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James Cook University (JCU)

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Bachelor of Geology

  • Bachelor

Become an innovative problem-solver and build your career in geoscience with a Bachelor of Geology from JCU. Develop expertise in conservation, exploration and mining for base and critical minerals.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,885 per year / $26,655 total
ATAR
66.5

About this course

Become an innovative problem-solver and build your career in geoscience with a Bachelor of Geology from JCU. Develop expertise in conservation, exploration and mining for base and critical minerals. Benefit from world class resources, including access to practical fieldwork in iconic locations, analytical facilities and on-site learning at JCU's Economic Geology Research Centre.

Entry requirements

ATAR 66.5

Recommended Knowledge

English (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C), and General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C)

Study locations

Townsville

Cairns

Career pathways

Equip yourself with internationally recognised training learning from lecturers who integrate their well-above-world standards* research into the classroom.

JCU Geology graduates are uniquely skilled with strong connections to industry and extensive experience undertaking fieldwork.

Graduates pursue careers in various areas including hard-rock mining, renewable energy and critical minerals, mineral processing, environmental assessment or mine site remediation. Join the demand in contributing to green energy production and sourcing essential sustainable materials.

You could find employment as a geoscientist, environmental geologist, management consultant, palaeontologist, teacher, or academic. Alternatively, go on to study the Bachelor of Geology (Honours).

*Excellence in Research Awards 2018

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at James Cook University (JCU).
84.1%
Overall satisfaction
89.1%
Skill scale
77.1%
Teaching scale
67.5%
Employed full-time
$62.5k
Average salary