Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors and are interested in understanding how the world works, then you will find earth science a rewarding area of study. Blending current research issues and problem solving with theory and industry-related, hands-on practical, the Earth Science major at Queensland University of Technology provides you with a fundamental background to pursue a career in either the resource or the environmental sector.

Careers and outcomes

There is currently a shortage of earth scientists in Australia and employment rates are high and salaries great. Earth scientists are in high demand in the energy sector (oil, gas, coal, geothermal) and exploration and mining industries.

Exploration geologist

Geophysicist

Geoscientist

Government officer

Hydrogeologist

Laboratory assistant

Mapping scientist

Marine scientist

Mine geologist

Natural resource scientist

Project manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Grand Challenges in Science

Quantitative Methods in Science

Earth Systems

Evolving Earth

Destructive Earth: Natural Hazards

Marine Geoscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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More details

1st semester: International: Applications are open all year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 34 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS- 077696D

An aggregate score of 8 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 28.

Subject prerequisites

Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)

You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46500 AUD / year

≈ 46500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 AUD / year

≈ 9000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for domestic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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