Minerals Geoscience Masters
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
100404 |
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Version |
2 |
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Faculty |
Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of an appropriate bachelor degree from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
48 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
A minimum of 12 credit points must be comprised of external subjects offered by universities sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia. |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Options
Select 18 credit points of EA level 5 subjects
EA5024:06 Business and Financial Management in the Minerals Industry
EA5026:06 Special Studies
EA5027:06 Advanced Field Training
EA5028:06 Advanced Techniques in Mining and Exploration Geology
PLUS
Select one of the following 3 options:
MGM-OPT-GR16 credit point Research Dissertation plus 24 CP of subjects
EA5026:06 Special Studies
PLUS
Select 24 credit points of specified subjects, including those offered by universities sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia
or
MGM-OPT-GR212 credit point Research Dissertation plus 18 CP of subjects
Select 12 credit point dissertation full-time (100404-FTDIS-12) or part-time (100404-PTDIS)
Research Dissertation Full Time (100404-FTDIS-12)
EA5531:06 Research Dissertation Part 1 of 2
EA5532:06 Research Dissertation Part 2 of 2
or
Research Dissertation Part Time (100404-PTDIS-12)
EA5535:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 1 of 4
EA5536:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 2 of 4
EA5537:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 3 of 4
EA5538:03 Research Dissertation (Part Time) Part 4 of 4
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of specified subjects including those offered by universities sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia
or
MGM-OPT-GR3
Select 30 credit points of specified subjects including those offered by universities sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia
Candidature
|
Expected time to complete |
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
6 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
2 years |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
24 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
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Other restrictions |
A maximum of 24 credit points of advanced standing may be granted for relevant past experience and study not attributed to another degree program. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
|
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |