Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences is for students who wish to extend their knowledge and diversify their skill base within a range of sub-disciplines of the earth and environmental sciences, and in particular, environmental science, earth science, life sciences and conservation.
The degree emphasises the interconnectedness of the many sub-disciplines within the earth and environmental sciences where content will be explored through the common core first year subjects.
The Master of Earth and Environmental Sciences is designed through the lens of global perspectives in science where you will use drones, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and coding in science data collection and analysis, and the responsible conduct of research. The program also integrates graduate work practice skills allowing you to translate your skills into career ready attributes.
Campus Information
Wollongong
UOW’s main Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Less than two kilometres east is UOW’s Innovation Campus – a research and technology precinct that houses innovative organisations as well as some of UOW’s leading research institutes.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 8
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Engineering Geologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Field/Exploration Geologist
- Geoarchaeologist
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Geophysics Technician
- Geophysicist
- Geoscience Technician
- Hydrogeologist
- Marine Scientist
- Mine Site Geologist
- National Parks Ranger
- Palaeontologist
- Pollution Control Officer
- Research Scientist
- Volcanologist
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor’s degree that includes foundational subjects relevant to this degree.
- Course Code: 097266E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
65952 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 33 AUD
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