Program Overview

Master of Ore Deposit Geology

About the course

This course provides a high-quality, advanced education in the geology and evaluation of ore deposits. It is designed for geologists with different levels of professional experience.

Course Details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Non-standard teaching period
• Weekly contact time: Please refer to the UWA Handbook
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 70590
• CRICOS code: B
• Full time/part time duration: 1 year
• Degrees course is available in: Master of Ore Deposit Geology

Why study this course?

• Study at UWA and benefit from strong collaboration with the minerals industry
• Strengthen your geoscientific, computing, exploration and management skills
• Gain opportunities to undertake field excursions with research leaders in earth sciences to mineralised regions in Australia and overseas

What you'll learn

• Knowledge of geological, geophysical and geochemical methods as applied to understanding key processes and factors controlling the formation of ore deposits
• Knowledge of key methods used in professional practice to improve geological, computing, exploration and management skills
• Cognitive and technical skills to evaluate concepts and complex geoscientific datasets in the formation, exploration for and evaluation of ore deposits
• Technical and communication skills through hands-on practical experience, field excursions and research activity that contribute to professional practice and scholarship

Admission Requirements

• (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
  • (a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
  • (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
  • (c) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
• (2)(a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience with Honours, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
  • (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

• Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

• English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
• Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

• For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
• For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required.

International Student Fees

• Annual course fee
• 2025: $50,700.00
• Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled.
• Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.
• Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

• Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

• There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more.
• For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Course structure

• Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
• Refer to the course structure for more information.

Option - Group A

• Take unit(s) to the value of at least 12 points from Group A and unit(s) to the value of 36 points from any of Groups A to C:
  • GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems (6)
  • GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences (6)
  • GEOS5508 Isotopes to Petrogenesis (6)
  • GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources (6)
  • GEOS5513 Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Systems (6)
  • MING5501 Applied Structural Geology (6)
  • MING5503 Geodynamics and Metallogeny Field Excursion (6)
  • MING5504 Precambrian Metallogeny (6)

Option - Group B

• Take units according to the rule for Group A. In accordance with the relevant university policy, students may seek approval from the course coordinator to take other relevant units from the University of Tasmania.
  • ENRL8531 Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic Terrains [KEA708 UTAS] (6)
  • ENRL8532 Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies [KEA712 UTAS] (6)
  • ENRL8533 Ore Deposit Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology [KEA709 UTAS] (6)
  • ENRL8534 Ores in Magmatic Arcs [KEA707 UTAS] (6)
  • ENRL8535 Exploration in Brownfield Terrains [KEA710 UTAS] (6)
  • ENRL8592 GeoData Analytics [KEA713 UTAS] (6)

Option - Group C

• Take units according to the rule for Group A. In accordance with the relevant university policy, students may seek approval from the course coordinator to take other relevant units offered by Curtin University.
  • ENRL8538 Natural Resources Economics [ECON6008 Curtin] (6)
  • ENRL8541 Resource Cost and Capital 602 [ECON6021 Curtin] (6)
  • ENRL8542 Resource Sector Finance [ECON6013 Curtin] (6)
  • ENRL8549 Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601 [ECON6015 Curtin] (0)