Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Mineral Exploration Geoscience

Overview

This course provides an introduction to the role of geology in the resource industry. It requires no prior technical knowledge.

The course may interest you if your work is associated with mining and petroleum, and if you would benefit from an understanding of how mineral and energy deposits are found and evaluated.

You will become skilled in topics such as geological terminology, descriptions of ore bodies, exploration techniques including geophysics and geochemistry, as well as drilling and resource estimation techniques.

You will also complete a geoscience exploration project.

What you'll learn

• Apply geoscientific principles and concepts to improve exploration outcomes and meet society's growing demand for energy, metals and other raw materials
• Solve mineral and energy exploration problems through creative thinking and the extrapolation, interpolation and analysis of geoscience information
• Collate, synthesise, and visualise exploration data sets using digital technologies, and communicate this information to industry and community stakeholders
• Recognise the finite nature of Earth resources, and the need to manage and mitigate social and environmental impacts of resource exploration and extraction and geohazards
• Value different perspectives on mineral and energy exploration, showing respect for First Peoples and an understanding of their traditions and culture
• Collaborate with professionals across the minerals and energy value chain, prioritise safety, and recognise the corporate and ethical need for accurate exploration results

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.

Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Special consideration will be given to geoscience graduates with associate degrees or diplomas and several years of industry experience.

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

Other requirements and notes for this course

Students are required to attend two five-day field classes in Kalgoorlie.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

Curtin Kalgoorlie

2025

• Semester 1: Partially online

2026

• Semester 1: Partially online

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

• Curtin Kalgoorlie

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Course essentials

• Qualification: Graduate Diploma in Mineral Exploration Geoscience
• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Credit: 200
• Location: Curtin Kalgoorlie

Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

• Semester 1, 2025: Applications now closed!
• Semester 1, 2026: Applications now open!

Course outline

• Overview
• Admission criteria
• Fees and scholarships
• Location
• How to apply

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