Bachelor of Geology

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English. Students who do not have Chemistry will be required to undertake Preparatory Chemistry on entry into the program
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316311 Townsville; 326311 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

The Bachelor of Geology provides students with core knowledge and training in theory, skills and practical application of geology. It is designed for students who seek a professional career as a geologist within the mining and exploration industry, government agencies, consulting companies and academia. The core subjects provide a fundamental background and training in geology essential to becoming a geologist. Optional subjects are designed to provide a broad scientific background in first year and at levels 2 and 3 to provide students with additional relevant knowledge and skills from other disciplines.

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Honours

Level 4 (HONOURS)

EA4101:12 Geology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

EA4102:12 Geology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

or

EA4201:12 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

EA4202:12 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

or

EA4110:06 Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 1 of 4)

EA4120:06 Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

EA4130:06 Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 3 of 4)

EA4140:06 Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 4 of 4)

or

EA4210:06 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 1 of 4)

EA4220:06 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

EA4230:06 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 3 of 4)

EA4240:06 Metalliferous Economic Geology Honours (Part-Time) (Part 4 of 4)

Career Opportunities

Geologists locate new reserves of crude oil, gas, coal, minerals, uranium, precious metals and water, and determine the most feasible ways to extract these resources and rehabilitate these sites. The resources sector is booming in Australia, meaning geologists are in demand and can earn very high salaries. Geologists work in the mining industry or for government agencies with interests in natural resources.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to join: Australian Institute of Geoscientists; Environment Institute of Australia; Geological Society of Australia; and The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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