Geology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Geology) at UWA delves into Earth's formation and evolution, providing a comprehensive understanding of geological processes, Earth history, and the origin of resources and environmental change. The program combines lectures with field trips, computer and laboratory classes, and utilizes advanced analytical equipment to prepare students for diverse career opportunities in geology, resource industries, environmental agencies, and research. UWA's recognition by AusIMM ensures industry-aligned skills and potential scholarships for students.

Program Outline

A major in Geology involves the study of how the Earth formed and evolved during the past 4.4 billion years, including the origin of continents, oceans, atmosphere and life, and how natural processes deep within Earth's interior shape the surface on which we live.

Outline:

• Level 1:
• Core:
• EART1104 Discovering Earth (6 points)
• EART1105 Dynamic Planet (6 points)
• SCIE1104 Science, Society and Data Analysis (6 points)
• SCOM1101 Communicating Science (6 points)
• Bridging:
• MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6 points)
• MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods (6 points)
• SCIE1500 Analytical Methods for Scientists (6 points)
• Level 2:
• Core:
• EART2231 Earth Materials (6 points)
• EART2232 Field Geology (6 points)
• EART2234 Earth Processes (6 points)
• Option:
• EART2204 Coastal Processes (6 points)
• ENVT2251 Hydrology and Water Resource Management (6 points)
• Level 3:
• Core:
• EART3342 Geochemistry and Petrology (6 points)
• EART3343 Structural Geology and Tectonics (6 points)
• EART3344 Basin Analysis (6 points)
• EART3353 Geological Mapping (6 points)

Teaching:

• Teaching consists of lectures from leading experts and industry professionals, computer and laboratory classes, and tutorials.
• This course includes extensive fieldwork, with several field trips.
• UWA is well equipped for teaching and research in geology, with access to some of the world's most advanced analytical equipment and super-computing facilities.

Careers:

• Employment opportunities are diverse and include the resources industries (e.g.
minerals, petroleum, groundwater) or research fields such as planetary geology, volcano or earthquake hazard prediction.
• Additional employment opportunities exist in government agencies dealing with resources or environmental consultancies and agencies.
• Many graduates continue to develop their specialist skills in industry or government agencies around the world, while others join academic institutions.

Other:

• The Bachelor of Science with a major in Geology is recognised by the Australian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM).
• Students undertaking this course may be eligible for bursaries and scholarships offered by the AusIMM, and are eligible to apply for membership on completion of their degree.
• UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 23rd in the world for Geology (QS 2023).
• UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 29th in the world for Earth & Marine Sciences (QS 2023).