Commencing semesters, 2021
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2233
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Science Faculty
School
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://science.uq.edu.au/
Why study Geological Sciences?
This plan forms part of a program that has been revised from 2021.
Please refer to Science Programs and Courses; select the year that you commenced study and then your program and plan to ensure you are viewing the correct course list and information.
If you require assistance or clarification, contact the Faculty of Science Student Enquiries Office.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Geological Sciences extended major.
Employment opportunities
Geoscientists find excellent employment positions in industry, both within Australia and overseas, in the areas of mineral and fossil fuels exploration and production, mining geology, and mineral processing, as well as in natural resource and environmental management and protection.
Your excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills, global perspective and excellent interpersonal skills will also open the door to a wide range of interesting jobs beyond the traditional scientific sector, such as management consulting, investment banking, and government.
Many geological sciences graduates also take advanced degrees and go on to research positions in universities, the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Geoscience Australia (GA), and private companies. More information about exciting career paths is available at www.sees.uq.edu.au.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Science / Journalism for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Science / Journalism for information on key dates and how to apply.