Minerals Geoscience Masters
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 100404 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor of Science degree with a Geology major, or Bachelor of Geology 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 (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
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 | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
EA5024:06 Business and Financial Management in the Minerals Industry
EA5027:06 Advanced Field Training
EA5028:06 Advanced Techniques in Mining and Exploration Geology
EA5029:06 Integrated Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing of Mineral Exploration Targets
Options
Select one of the following 3 options:
Option 1:
MGM-OPT-GR1-24U – 6 credit point Research Dissertation plus 18 credit points of subjects as follows:
EA5026:06 Special Studies or Special Project approved by the program co-ordinator
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of external study from University of Tasmania and/or the University of Western Australia.
Option 2:
MGM-OPT-GR2-24U – 12 credit point Research Dissertation plus 12 credit points of subject s as follows:
Select 12 credit points of specified full-time (100404-FTDIS-12) or part-time (100404-PTDIS) Research Dissertation subjects
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 12 credit points of external study from University of Tasmania and/or the University of Western Australia.
Option 3:
MGM-OPT-GR3-24U – 6 credit point Special Project, plus 12 credit point Research Dissertation; plus 6 credit points of subjects as follows:
EA5026:06 Special Studies or Special Project approved by the program co-ordinator
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of specified full-time (100404-FTDIS-12) or part-time (100404-PTDIS) Research Dissertation subjects
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 6 credit points of external study from University of Tasmania and/or the University of Western 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 | Optional external study is chosen from University of Western Australia, Master of Ore Deposit Geology and University of Tasmania, Master of Economic Geology. |
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 |