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Master of Science by Coursework (Ore Deposit Geology & Evaluation)
MSc Units at UWA
2010
2009/2011
Graduate Diploma of Science Units at UWA
..::Minerals Geoscience Masters Program Timetable ::..
Course Options
Option 1 (8 coursework units)
Eight units of course work: at least two of which must be undertaken at UWA. The other units are done at UWA or at the other participating universities (see below).
Option 2 (6 coursework units + research project)
Six units of course work and a dissertation (25% of overall assessment). Two of the units must be completed at UWA. The other units are completed at UWA or the other participating universities (see below). The host university covers the cost of an economy airfare from the home institution.
Option 3 (3 coursework units + research dissertation)
Three coursework units and a thesis which accounts for 62.5% of the overall assessment. The dissertation is similar to an honours project in scope. The cost of flights & accommodation at one of the residential colleges for 10 days (usually ~$50/day including lunch and dinner) is borne by the student. The dissertation can be based on some aspect of the student's current work, take the form of a literature review or involve field work, data processing or analysis.
Units
CET, University of Western Australia, Perth
EGRU, James Cook University, Townsville
- Advanced Techniques in Mining & Exploration Geology; EA5028, UWA Code: ENRL8546 (Apr 2011 - odd years)
- Advanced Field Training in Deformed & Altered Rocks; EA5027, UWA Code: ENRL8545 (May 2011, odd years)
- Resource Estimation & Production Geology; EA5023, UWA Code: ENRL8543 (TBA)
- Business & Financial Management in the Minerals Industry; EA5024, UWA Code: ENRL8544 (8 - 19 Feb 2010, annually)
CODES, University of Tasmania courses, Hobart
- Ore Deposit Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology; KEA845, UWA Code: ENRL8533 (Jun 2011, odd years)
- Ore Deposits of South America; KEA848, UWA Code: ENRL8534 (Mar 2011, odd years)
- Volcanology & Mineralization in Volcanic Terrains; KEA843, UWA Code: ENRL8531 (7 - 21 Mar 2010, even years)
- Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies; KEA841, UWA Code: ENRL8532 (1 - 12 Nov 2010, even years)
- Brownfields Exploration; KEA847, UWA Code: ENRL8535 (7 - 18 Jun 2010, even years)
WASM, Curtin University, Perth
- Natural Resource Economics; 10939, UWA Code: ENRL8538 (Jun 2010, annually)
- Resource Sector Finance; 10940, UWA Code: ENRL8539 (Jun 2010, annually; 3 points)
- Legal Regulatory Environment; 10942, UWA Code: ENRL8540 (Jun/Jul 2010, annually; 3 points)
- Cost and Capital Investment Estimation; 10943, UWA Code: ENRL8541 (Jun/Jul 2010, annually; 3 points)
- Resource Sector Management; 306032, UWA Code: ENRL8542 (Jul 2010, annually)
Note: three of the short courses at Curtin University are half units (worth 3 points rather than the 6 points which is standard for the Minerals Geoscience Masters units). Therefore, students need to select two 3-point units if the units are to counted towards an MSc degree.
Fees
Fees for local students (domestic) are $2100 per unit (at UWA), $2700 per unit at JCU, $3200 per unit at UTAS and $1950 per unit at Curtin. UWA and JCU Domestic students are also eligible to apply for Commonwealth Support (FEE-HELP) which will reduce their out-of-pocket expense for fees. This option is currently not available for UTAS and Curtin University students. Information regarding FEE-HELP for students can be viewed by the following link, (http://www.studentadmin.uwa.edu.au/welcome/fees/refund/feeproceedures_students).
There are additional costs associated incurred while undertaking field based courses which cover expense associated with flights/transport, accommodation and meals. For example, The Structural and Field Geology course (July 2008) contained a field component at Kalgoorlie which incurred and additional cost of $1500 per student.
International Students: The fee for international students is $25,000 AUD per year for the Graduate Diploma of Science (Ore Deposit Geology & Evaluation) and $25,000 AUD per year for the Master of Science (Ore Deposit Geology & Evaluation). The combined Graduate Diploma and Masters program is required for students who do not have either a BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Western Australia (or equivalent ) or a BSc degree plus two years of relevant industry experience.
The MSc course requires a minimum of one year full-time at the University of Western Australia. Six months of the remaining time can be spent off-campus conducting project work before or after the one year at UWA.
Students are required to choose one of the four participating universities (University of Western Australia, Curtin University of Technology, James Cook University or University of Tasmania) as a home institution at which to enrol.
At least on unit is required for a valid enrolment in the MSc course at UWA. If it is not possible to complete at least one 2008 unit, Approved Leave must be taken otherwise the enrolment is lapsed. Lapsed students are required to apply for re-admission in order to re-commence at a later date.
At UWA: New enrolments: any time of year Re-enrolments International Students: by 31 Aug for following year Semester 1: On-line (23 Nov 2009 - 15 Dec 2009). Semester 2: On-line (Jul 2010). Enrolments after these periods require a written application and incur a $100 - $150 penalty.
Participating Institutions
Coursework units are offered by the:
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