Program Overview

Bachelor of Applied Geology, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Overview

This double degree will augment your knowledge in geology, which is critical to the global economy, with knowledge of the resources industry and finance.

What You'll Learn

• Apply fundamental geological and financial principles and concepts in theoretical, practical and financial market situations
• Solve resource exploration, environmental, sustainability and capital market problems through creative thinking and the extrapolation, interpolation and analysis of geoscience and financial information
• Collate, synthesise, and visualise geoscientific and empirical data sets and conceptual information using digital technologies, and communicate this information to industry and community stakeholders concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means appropriate to the situation
• Recognise the finite nature of Earth resources, and the need to manage and mitigate social, environmental and financial impacts of resource exploration and extraction and geohazards
• Recognise and value environmental, indigenous and other community perspectives and acknowledge the need for sustainable use of earth resources in geological activities and in a commercial context
• Work ethically and professionally, complying with applicable legislation and managing time and other resources efficiently and effectively; developing employability and leadership skills valued by industry, government and community

Admission Criteria

Work and Life Experience

• You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e., who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then
• 'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience
• Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study

Pathways

• STAT entry
  • The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria
  • STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements
  • STAT elements considered are Written English, Multiple Choice Verbal and Quantitative

English Requirements

• Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English
• Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below
• You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

TAFE or Apprenticeship

• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course
• This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not
• Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate

Pathways

• TAFE entry
  • To meet the entry criteria with VET studies you need to have:
    1. AQF Certificate IV – Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required
    2. AQF Diploma
    3. AQF Advanced Diploma
  • Met the subject prerequisites
  • Note: prerequisites can be met via specific modules completed within the Advanced Diploma/Diploma or by ATAR subjects (or equivalent)

Current or Previous University Experience

• Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree
• This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course
• It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers

Curtin Course Switcher Criteria

• To switch into this course, you need to have:
  1. Met the admission criteria for minimum entry
  2. Completed Mathematics Applications ATAR (or equivalent)
• Prerequisite Information
  • The Mathematics Applications ATAR can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
    • MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics
    • MATH1014 Foundations of Calculus
    • MATH1015 Linear Algebra

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• 2025 Fee year: $12,600*
• Commonwealth supported
  • A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government
  • They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”)
  • The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan
• Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation
• *The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown

Location

• Curtin Perth
• 2025
  • Semester 1: On campus
  • Semester 2: On campus
• 2026
  • Semester 1: On campus
  • Semester 2: On campus

How to Apply

• Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice
• Curtin Perth
• Please note that each campus has different application deadlines
• View our application deadlines page for further information

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

• Use your experience to get credit towards your degree
• Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience
• Submit an enquiry CRL search

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations

• Specialisations available from Humanities and Science:
  1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  2. Advertising Design Specialisation
  3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  5. Asian Studies Specialisation
  6. Chinese Language Specialisation
  7. Construction Management Specialisation
  8. Creative Writing Specialisation
  9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  11. Digital Design Specialisation
  12. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  13. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  14. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  15. Fashion Design Specialisation
  16. Fine Art Specialisation
  17. Geography Specialisation
  18. Graphic Design Specialisation
  19. Graphics Specialisation
  20. History Specialisation
  21. Illustration Specialisation
  22. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  23. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  24. International Development Specialisation
  25. Journalism Specialisation
  26. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  27. Photography Specialisation
  28. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  29. Professional Writing Specialisation
  30. Screen Production Specialisation
  31. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  32. Social Justice Specialisation
  33. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  34. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  35. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  36. Web Media Specialisation
  37. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

• Specialisations available from Humanities and Science:
  1. Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  2. Advertising Design Specialisation
  3. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  4. Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  5. Asian Studies Specialisation
  6. Chinese Language Specialisation
  7. Construction Management Specialisation
  8. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  9. Creative Writing Specialisation
  10. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  11. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  12. Digital Design Specialisation
  13. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  14. English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  15. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  16. Fashion Design Specialisation
  17. Fine Art Specialisation
  18. Geography Specialisation
  19. Graphic Design Specialisation
  20. Graphics Specialisation
  21. History Specialisation
  22. Illustration Specialisation
  23. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  24. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  25. International Development Specialisation
  26. Journalism Specialisation
  27. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  28. Photography Specialisation
  29. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  30. Professional Writing Specialisation
  31. Screen Production Specialisation
  32. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  33. Social Justice Specialisation
  34. Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  35. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  36. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  37. Web Media Specialisation
  38. Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

• Specialisations available from Humanities, Science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:
  1. Advertising Design Specialisation
  2. Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  3. Asian Studies Specialisation
  4. Biological Diversity Minor
  5. Climate Change Science Minor
  6. Construction Management Specialisation
  7. Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  8. Creative Writing Specialisation
  9. Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  10. Designing Fashion Specialisation
  11. Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  12. Environmental Management Minor
  13. Environmental Planning Specialisation
  14. Fashion Design Specialisation
  15. Fine Art Specialisation
  16. Food Science Minor
  17. Forensic Studies Minor
  18. Geophysics Minor
  19. Geospatial Technology Minor
  20. Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
  21. Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
  22. Graphic Design Specialisation
  23. Graphics Specialisation
  24. Illustration Specialisation
  25. Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
  26. Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  27. Interior Architecture Specialisation
  28. International Development Specialisation
  29. Landscape Restoration Minor
  30. Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  31. Mapping and Land Planning Minor
  32. Metallurgy Minor
  33. Mining Minor
  34. Optimisation Minor
  35. Photography Specialisation
  36. Principles of Planning Specialisation
  37. Screen Production Specialisation
  38. Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  39. Social Justice Specialisation
  40. Strategic Studies Specialisation
  41. Theatre Arts Specialisation
  42. Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  43. Web Media Specialisation
  44. Web Presence Specialisation