Bachelor of Applied Geology

In this course, you will gain a thorough grounding in theoretical geology – with emphasis on mineral, energy and groundwater resources and their environmental management – as well as the sustainable supply of resources for the decarbonising industry. You’ll learn about Earth’s fascinating geological processes that affect the environment, climate and resources. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists andor the Geological Society of Australia. In your first year, you’ll gain a foundation in geology, chemistry, maths, scientific communication and computer skills. Your second year focuses on the theoretical, laboratory and field skills required to understand geological processes. After two years of grounding in the fundamentals of geology, your final year will focus on application in the workplace. In your final year, you'll choose to study either the Applied Geology stream at Curtin Perth or the Mining Geology stream at Curtin Kalgoorlie. You can also tailor your degree with units that emphasise specific applied areas of geoscience.