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Bachelors

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Earth Sciences | Geology | Geophysics

Area of study

Natural Science

Course Language

English

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Program Overview

Earth Sciences Major (BSc Science)

Overview

Get the expertise for a career in industries involved in sustainable use of Earth resources, energy transition, and climate and environmental solutions.

Course Essentials

ATAR: 70
Qualification: Earth Sciences Major (BSc Science)
Credit: 200

Course Outline

Select Your Preferred Degree

This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

Bachelor of Science (Science)
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Science)
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Innovation

Overview

Earth scientists are essential to meeting society's future challenges around climate and environmental change, sustainable extraction of critical resources such as water, and minerals for new and emerging technologies.

Across a range of industries, Earth scientists use sophisticated instruments to determine the properties of Earth and planetary materials, and to help understand the evolution of the Earth and the controls and direction of its climate and biosphere.

In this course, you will gain advanced knowledge in Earth sciences and learn how to apply that knowledge to scientific, social and ethical issues. You'll also use digital technologies and learn to gather and interpret data that are relevant to Earth sciences applications and careers.

Earth Sciences is also available as a major in the Advanced Science (Honours) course.

Double Degrees

You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Earth Sciences as a double degree with Innovation or Law.

How This Course Will Make You Industry Ready

During your course you’ll use to use digital technologies and relevant industry methods of data acquisition and interpretation.

What Jobs Can the Earth Sciences Course Lead To?

Careers

Earth scientist
Environmental geoscientist
Hydrogeologist
Geochemist
Geologist
Geotechnician

Industries

Resources and mining
Environmental remediation and protection
Geological surveys
Earth sciences research

What You'll Learn

have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in Earth Sciences that is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of Earth Sciences, GC1
can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to Earth Sciences, and have competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving problems within Earth Sciences, GC2
understand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in Earth Sciences using digital technologies, GC3
can gather and interpret relevant data within Earth Sciences to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated with Earth Sciences, and how these impact upon the practice of Earth Sciences, GC4
recognise the need for sustainable use of Earth resources, and value environmental, indigenous and other community perspectives in Earth Science activities, GC5
display a high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

Admission Criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an Option That Best Suits You:

Recently left high school
Work and life experience
TAFE or apprenticeship
Current or previous University experience
I’m not sure

You’re Considered a High School Leaver If You:

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR Pathway

Minimum ATAR: 70

This course has a minimum ATAR of 70

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE Subjects (Prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

Mathematics Applications ATAR
Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE Subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Earth & Environmental Science ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative Pathways

UniReady

If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

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 is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

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

Find Your Pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

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Application Requirements

You’re Considered Someone With Work and Life Experience If:

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.

How We Define ‘Experience’

‘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

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

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

Find Your Pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway Finder Tool

Application Requirements

You’re Considered Someone Who Studied at TAFE or Have Done an Apprenticeship If:

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

2.  Met the Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite (or equivalent)

STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

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

Find Your Pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway Finder Tool

Application Requirements

You’re Considered Someone Who Has Recently Left University If:

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

Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses at Curtin. Please check our general admission criteria.

In addition, you need to have:

Met the Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite (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

Higher Education Course Switcher Criteria

Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider. Please check our general admission criteria.

In addition, you need to have:

Met the Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite (or equivalent)

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

Find Your Pathway to Curtin

Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

Pathway Finder Tool

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