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Learn about Earth’s fascinating geological processes that affect our environment, climate and resources.
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Join us at Curtin Kalgoorlie to find out more about our regional campus and discover where a degree from Curtin can take you.
Geology is the study of the Earth and its resources, and of the natural planetary processes that directly affect people – such as the formation of mineral and energy resources, geological hazards, climate change and environmental protection and management.
This is a hands-on, practical course that reflects industry practices. You will gain a thorough foundation in theoretical geology with a practical emphasis on mineral, energy and groundwater resources and their environmental management, as well as the sustainable supply of resources for the decarbonising industry – which will qualify you for a range of geology careers.
In your first year you'll study geology, chemistry, maths, scientific communication and computer skills. Your second year focuses on the theoretical, laboratory and field skills required to understand geological processes.
The first two years of this course are based at Curtin Perth. In your third year, you can study the Applied Geology stream at Curtin Perth or the Mining Geology stream at Curtin Kalgoorlie, and select units to tailor your final year of study. These units emphasise specific applied aspects of geoscience.
This stream covers the breadth of applied geosciences, including mineral and petroleum exploration and extraction techniques, groundwater resources and environmental geosciences. It is offered at Curtin Perth and Curtin Malaysia.
This stream combines studies of resource and field geology with mining systems, resource estimation and process mineralogy. The final year of this course is undertaken at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
You can study a Bachelor of Applied Geology with the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology) or Bachelor of Commerce (Finance).
After two years of grounding in the fundamentals of geology, your final year will focus on application in the workplace. Depending on the specialisation you choose, you'll study minerals, petroleum, groundwater and environmental industries; and complete practical exercises that reflect the activities of industry professionals.
Careers
Industries
As a graduate, you may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and/or the Geological Society of Australia.
You can specialise in Mining Geology, studying at the Western Australian School of Mines, a leader in mining and geosciences education in Australia and globally.
This is a hands-on, comprehensive course that reflects industry practices and qualifies you for a range of geology careers.
Graduates of this course within Australasia may be eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Graduates of this course in Australia may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Geological Society of Australia.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Applicants require Mathematics Applications ATAR or an equivalent WACE Mathematics qualification.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.
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.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolView the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Applicants require Mathematics Applications ATAR or an equivalent WACE Mathematics qualification.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
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.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Applicants require Mathematics Applications ATAR or an equivalent WACE Mathematics qualification.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
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.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
To switch into this course, you need to have:
Prerequisite Information
The ATAR Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics
MATH1005 Pre-Calculus
Our admission criteria for minimum entry apply to those who are switching courses from another higher education course provider.
In addition, you need to have:
Prerequisite Information
The ATAR Mathematics Applications can be met via ATAR Maths Applications or unit/s assessed as comparable to ATAR Maths Applications.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
Applicants require Mathematics Applications ATAR or an equivalent WACE Mathematics qualification.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
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.
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Reading
6
Listening
6
Overall band score
6
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
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Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
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You’ll find Curtin Connect in building 102 on the Perth campus.
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