Course code: #56010
Term start& deadline | Deadline | ||
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Fall-February 07-February-2024 | 2024-02-07 |
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Winter-July 10-July-2024 | 2024-07-10 |
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Fall-February 07-February-2025 | 2025-02-07 |
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Winter-July 10-July-2025 | 2025-07-10 |
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Build an in-depth understanding of geoscience focusing on exploration and mining for the base and critical minerals.
Learn about global economic geology and participate in current geological research projects through James Cook University’s on-campus Economic Geology Research Centre.
JCU’s unique location and close links with exploration/mining, allied engineering industries and conservation organisations allow the individual access to fascinating locations.
You’ll learn to contribute to research on the origin and evolution of life, cosmochemistry, hydrothermal processes, Earth formation and tectonic processes.
The variety of learning settings and opportunities to network with industry contacts will prepare you to pursue a diverse career with the skills to take you there.
Strong industry connections and a degree program developed in consultation with industry partners ensure you are job-ready upon graduation.
JCU Geology graduates are innovative, world-renowned problem-solvers working all over the world.
$49,714
Cost of living | 1 person | $9,528 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,434 |
Tuition | 1 person | $39,280 |
Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.
Course Name | Entry Requirements | Lead to |
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EAP Level 2 | IELTS 5.0 (No skill <4.5) | Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3 |
EAP Level 3 | IELTS 5.5 (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2 | Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4 |
EAP Level 4 | IELTS 6.0 (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3 | Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5 |
EAP Level 5 | IELTS 6.5 (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4 | Overall IELTS score of 7.0 |
Prerequisites:
Assumed Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
Recommended Knowledge
Canada Secondary School Diploma: 52
China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 82
India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 64/69
Foundation Study:
The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right.
Graduating with the Diploma will also allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor's degree programs.
It may give you advanced standing or credit for some of your successfully completed subjects.
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