What will I learn?

This is a specialised Masters degree course in Economic Geology specifically designed for industry and government geologists. It is the nucleus of the postgraduate teaching program at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES) and forms part of the National Minerals Geoscience Masters Program.The course is usually only offered on a part-time, external basis. Only students that can provide evidence of financial and logistical support, and provide a research proposal will be considered for full-time admission. Students that are considering taking the course on a full-time basis must contact the program co-ordinator, Dr Rob Scott to discuss their plans. Course objectives are to increase and update the knowledge and skills required by geoscientists for the exploration and exploitation of mineral deposits. These objectives are accomplished through completion of six short courses and an in depth research project OR eight short courses. The courses will cover a spectrum of topics relevant to the exploration mining industries.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts, Law and Education

CRICOS

010959F

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$40,250.00 (US$ 26,525) per year

AUD $82,513 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

June 2025

Venue

Hobart Campus

Churchill Avenue,

SANDY BAY,

Tasmania,

7005, HOBART, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$40,250.00 (US$ 26,525) per year

AUD $82,513 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Hobart Campus

Churchill Avenue,

SANDY BAY,

Tasmania,

7005, HOBART, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to postgraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the prior completion of an AQF7/8 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree. Specific requirements for admission to the Master of Economic Geology are as follows: (i) a Bachelor of Science/Applied Science (Honours) majoring in geoscience (or a closely related discipline), or (ii) a Bachelor of Science/Applied Science majoring in geoscience (or a closely related discipline), and at least two years professional experience as a geoscientist working in the minerals industry or government, or (iii) a Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology (K5F)

IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) TOEFL (PBT) 575 TWE 4.5; TOEFL (iBT) 88 (no score below 20) PTE Academic 50 with no score lower than 50 UTAS DEAP Overall 60% (Writing 60%).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.