Minerals Geoscience Masters

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

Course Code	100404
Version	2
Faculty	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Masters degrees. 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.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at JCU).
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	48 credit points as per course structure
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.
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Masters Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

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

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

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

MGM-OPT-GR3

Select 30 credit points of specified subjects including those offered by universities sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	6 years
Maximum leave of absence	2 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

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.
Maximum allowed	24 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.
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

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable