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The School of Earth Sciences offers one of Australia 's largest and most diverse graduate programs in Geology and/or Atmospheric Sciences, incorporating a wide variety of one or two week advanced theory or field-based short courses. Candidates may choose from over 30 one or two week laboratory or field-based short courses offered each year, which may be taken as part of a full time or part time degree qualification or as individual units for industry training. These short courses are designed to train new graduates in specialist career skills, to train industry professionals in new specialist disciplines and to allow scientists to retrain or upgrade in Earth Sciences.
What qualifications are available?
Master of Science (NEW)
Master of Earth Sciences (one or two years)
- Earth Systems
- Geodynamics and Petroleum
- Geodynamics and Ore Bodies
Honours (one year)
Post Graduate Diploma (one year)
Post Graduate Certificate (one semester)
Why should I undertake advanced, specialist studies in Earth Sciences?
Advanced, post-graduate courses in Earth Sciences are not for everyone, but the select individuals who undertake such studies benefit from greatly increased specialist skills, knowledge and career opportunities.
As a University of Melbourne Post-Graduate student you have the opportunity to study superb field exposures and industry/government datasets with a variety of specialist academic and industry instructors. You have the chance to acquire advanced research and communication skills and techniques, including a deep understanding of Geodynamics and Exploration, Earth Systems and our Planet's Environment. If you undertake the Master of Earth Science qualification you will be encouraged to submit your research results for publication. These skills and accomplishments are highly valued by industry, particularly the Oil, Mineral and Environmental sectors and are invaluable in future PhD research.
Why choose the University of Melbourne ?
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne has undertaken Science teaching and research for over 150 years and currently has 7,000 undergraduate and 350 graduate students in Bachelors to PhD courses. Each year 350 students from 48 countries join Australian students to probe the mysteries of the natural world.
The School of Earth Sciences is over 100 years old and, like the University, prides itself on quality, diversity and a prominent and growing international reputation that reflects well on its graduates. The School has a large number of specialist Earth and Atmospheric Science staff covering all facets of the discipline, from academic experts to experienced industry practitioners. Each year the School enrols hundreds of First Year students and over the past decade has graduated hundreds of Earth Scientists with internationally recognised Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees.
Why choose the City of Melbourne ?
The University is located in Melbourne , the capital city of the State of Victoria, Australia. The city has a population of around 3.5 million and was twice voted the “world's most livable city” in an independent survey of 130 cities by the London-based Economist intelligence unit. Known as the “Garden City”, Melbourne is renowned for its culture, festivals, elegant tree-lined boulevards and grand public buildings, including the World-Heritage-Listed Exhibition Centre. The city includes large stretches of parkland, including the finely landscaped Royal Botanic Gardens.
Although well known for the International Tennis Open, the Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup Horse Race and the Australian Rules Football grand final, Melbourne's real strength is in its cultural diversity. Melbourne is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with over one hundred different nationalities in the quarter of the population that was born overseas.
How accessible is the School of Earth Science ?
The historic University of Melbourne campus is located about 1.5 km (1 mile) north of the Central Business District and is a short ride by car or Melbourne 's famous tramways to the Port Phillip Bay and a range of beachside attractions. The University is very well connected by an extensive public transport system and offers plenty of rental accommodation.
The School of Earth Sciences, on the east side of the campus, is directly adjacent to Lygon Street, renowned for its numerous restaurants and cafes. The School is only a few km from the offices of major resource companies, Geoscience Victoria and the Bureau of Meteorology facilitating easy access to a large community of Earth and Atmospheric Scientists. Staff and students commonly participate in the regular technical meetings of the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia, held in the Central Business District or at the University.
Academic Staff Members and their Expertise
The School of Earth Sciences has numerous active research groups and over 40 active research staff with a diverse range of experience and academic interests.
In addition, the School of Earth Sciences also hosts six Research Assistants and more than 15 Honorary Fellows. The School hosts the Predictive Minerals Discovery Cooperative Research Centre and is the home of the Minerals Tertiary Education Council.
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