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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Coursework)

Course code: #464

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $31,392 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    097266E

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 17-January-2022 2022-01-17
Spring-July 27-June-2022 2022-06-27
Fall-February 17-January-2023 2023-01-17
Spring-July 27-June-2023 2023-06-27

Overview

Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences is for students who wish to extend their knowledge and diversify their skill base within a range of sub-disciplines of the Earth and Environmental Sciences, and in particular, Environmental Science, Geology and Physical Geography.

What you will study

This degree will serve as a refresher program for graduates wishing to explore specific combinations of topics in greater detail; 

A program for professionals already practicing aspects of Earth and Environmental Sciences seeking additional analytical skills, and as a stepping stone for graduates intending to proceed to a higher degree by research, upon completion of the program.

With the appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills, you can be awarded credit for these preparatory subjects.

This degree

The degree emphasizes the inter-connectedness of the many sub-disciplines within the Earth and Environmental Sciences where content will be explored through the common core first year subjects.

The Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences is designed through the lens of global perspectives in science where you will use drones and artificial intelligence technology.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,392

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,344
Accommodation 1 bed room $13,000
Tuition 1 person $31,392

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
17
listening
18
writing
17
speaking
18
reading

PTE

62
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Due to the current impacts of COVID-19 on in-person testing centres, UOW is accepting Alternative English tests for 2022 intakes.
The requirements for accepting these tests are:

  1. If standard testing is available in your country, you must use one of these tests
  2. If the standard tests are not available (or only partially available) in your country due to COVID-19 restrictions, UOW will accept
    1. Online IELTS Indicator or
    2. Online TOEFL IBT at Home
    3. PTE Academic Online

English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) is for students who need to improve their English in order to gain admission to undergraduate or postgraduate university study.

Length of study and hours per week

This course is 20-22 hours per week in class tuition for either 4, 6, 12 or 18 weeks depending on your IELTS (or equivalent) score and the score you require for university entry.

CourseMinimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entryMinimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.5 Academic or higher (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entry
ETS 6Overall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5 and Writing 5.5) or EquivalentOverall IELTS of 6.5 Academic (Reading 6.0 or Writing 6.0 but no less than 5.5) or Equivalent
ETS 12Overall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or EquivalentOverall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5 and Writing 5.5) or Equivalent
ETS 18Overall IELTS of 5.0 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or EquivalentOverall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or Equivalent

Academic background and requirement

A bachelor degree that includes foundational subjects relevant to this degree or equivalent.

Career opportunities

  • Petroleum Geologist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Engineering Geologist
  • Environmental Geologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Economic Geologist
  • Geomorphologist
  • Paleoclimatologist

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