Bachelor of GeoScience
University of New England
CRICOS provider number: 00003G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12054
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The University of New England is at the forefront of online education and offers courses in online format. For further information check the most up-to-date University of New England COVID-19 arrangements.
Geoscience plays a crucial role in finding, extracting and managing earth resources. These minerals and energy resources are essential to almost every aspect of our day-to-day modern life. Studying UNE's Bachelor of GeoScience online or on campus will open doors to a range of opportunities for you in this critical field. Our course has a strong practical focus on earth science, geology and GIS, allowing you to upskill and future fit your career. You will expand your knowledge of our planet's composition, structure and natural geological systems, and hone your skills in managing the earth's resources to secure their continuing contribution to our socio-economic wellbeing in the future.
Areas of study
Applied geophysics, digital geological mapping by GIS, environmental geology, geochemistry and palaeontology, ore deposit geology, petrology, sedimentology, structural and metamorphic geology.
Career opportunities
Mineral exploration and mining, environmental consultancies, scientific organisations (e.g., CSIRO, Geoscience Australia), government agencies (e.g., state and federal geological surveys), energy resources and exploration (e.g., coal and petroleum industries), museums, academia.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, chemistry or Mathematics Standard 2.
Recommended studies: Biology (for Paelentology major) or Physics (Geology); and Mathematics Advanced.
Guaranteed ATAR: 72.55
Other applicants
Refer to UNE general admission criteria.
Further information
University of New England degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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