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About the course
This undergraduate Mining Geoscience specialisation is a structured set of four units that you add to an eligible Curtin degree to broaden your expertise and tailor your studies toward mining and geoscience-focused careers. You study the specialisation within a host course (such as relevant science or geology-related degrees), aligning your elective choices with industry-relevant geoscience applications. It is taken as part of a bachelor-level science pathway at Curtin. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.
Career outcome
Completing this Mining Geoscience specialisation can support pathways into roles connected to mineral exploration, mine geology and geoscience support across the resources sector. Graduates may work in mining and exploration companies, consultancies, or government and environmental/regulatory contexts, contributing to geological interpretation, resource evaluation and operational decision-making. This specialisation complements a bachelor-level science degree with a mining geoscience focus.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
