Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
Master
In Canberra (Australia)
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Master
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
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Credits
96
As a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) student, you’ll delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet, at Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth sciences.You’ll study courses from different Earth science disciplines and undertake training on how to gather data and interpret results, before being provided with expert supervision for your research project.There’s a broad range of research topics for you to choose from, including biogeochemistry, ocean and climate change, seismology and mathematical geophysics, and experimental petrology.Find out more about earth sciences, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
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About this course
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0, with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline
Cognate Disciplines
Chemistry, Earth and Marine Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Assessment of Qualifications ification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework:
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for...
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Subjects
- Supervisor
- Climate Change
- University
- Project
- Climate
- Skills and Training
Course programme
The Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
6 units from the completion of EMSC8017 Research Methods and Proposal
A minimum of 6 units from completion of Core Skill courses from the following list:
EMSC8022 Analytical Techniques
EMSC8023 Data Analysis
EMSC8024 Analytical Techniques and Data Analysis
A minimum of 6 units from completion of Advanced Subject courses from the following list:
EMSC8018 Advanced Water and Marine Geosciences
EMSC8019 Advanced Earth Physics
EMSC8021 Advanced Geochemistry, Petrology and Tectonics
A minimum of 6 units from completion of further 6000- and 8000-level courses from the subject area EMSC Earth and Marine Sciences.
A minimum of 36 units from completion of EMSC8030 Earth Science Research Project, which must be completed in consecutive semesters
Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)