Postgraduate Diploma
Background
The Postgraduate Diploma is designed to allow Earth Scientists to upgrade their skills and/or retrain by undertaking a year (or longer part time) of coursework and thesis studies. In addition, the Diploma is open to Science graduates with a background or work experience in Earth Sciences who wish to undertake further studies in Earth Science for business or pleasure. The Diploma studies are modular and available part-time to encourage participation from industry Earth Scientists.
The goals of the Postgraduate Diploma are to allow candidates to:
- increase their knowledge and understanding of Earth Sciences and awareness of current developments and issues relating to studies of our planet
- develop independent and critical thinking skills
- improve oral and written communication skills
The School of Earth Sciences offers a wide variety of one week theory/practical or field studies from which to choose; typically there are 30 such short courses available each year, of which candidates must complete 12. This allows the Postgraduate Diploma candidate to specialise in a particular aspect of Earth Science or attain a more broadly based expertise.
Candidates who attain an average mark of over 70% are eligible to upgrade their studies to the Master of Earth Science Degree (MESc).
Requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma (PGrad Dip) can be completed full-time in one year (100 points) or part-time over several years, allowing industry Earth Scientists to attend courses in 2-6 week blocks to complete subjects and carry out thesis and literature review studies remotely, if necessary. International students must take the degree full-time.
The degree involves completion of 12 one week short courses, a literature review and a minor thesis.
Admission is open to candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree specialising in Earth Sciences, or with a Bachelor of Science degree with a background or work experience in Earth Sciences. Candidates will usually commence studies at the beginning of February, but mid-year starts are also possible.
Choosing a thesis topic and supervisor
Two options are available regarding your research topic. 1) You may have your own research topic and dataset in mind, particularly if you are coming from industry. 2) You may wish to undertake a research project offered by one of the many academics within the School of Earth Sciences. In both cases you can contact the MESc Coordinator directly at mesc-coord@earthsci.unimelb.edu.au who will direct your enquiry to the appropriate specialist in the School of Earth Sciences, or you can investigate the Earth Sciences staff members on this website and contact them directly.
Fees
The latest fee schedule for postgraduate coursework studies is available from the faculty.
Individual one week short courses are available at prices quoted by the postgraduate course coordinator - mesc-coord@earthsci.unimelb.edu.au
Contacts
For more information see www.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au
Or contact the postgraduate course coordinator - mesc-coord@earthsci.unimelb.edu.au
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