Overview 2023
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Taught by a team of highly qualified national and international experts from industry, academia, and government, the course is delivered through a series of intensive “face-to-face” learning opportunities, supported by extensive online content. You will be introduced to a range of techniques that improve the information that geologists produce in the mine environment that are relevant to mining engineers and metallurgists.
Learning Outcomes
Practical experience
Focusing on practical content and skill development, your studies include research opportunities and field trips interstate and around Tasmania.
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology is a great way to upskill in your current career as a geoscientist. Graduates will be capable of working on the technical elements of mineral exploration and mining projects nationally and internationally, as well as working in government (e.g., state and national geological surveys).
For those wanting to continue their studies, this course creates a pathway to further study into the Master of Economic Geology.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology (GCertEconGeol) is a 2 x 25-credit point unit course that is completed in a minimum of 0.5 to a maximum of 2 years. Students must complete two units from the schedule – one core and one elective from a select list of units.
Core Unit
This is a compulsory unit in the Master of Economic Geology, which would normally be taken as the first unit in the degree. This unit teaches the fundamental skills and theory needed by all economic geologists. Topics covered include: ore…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | 11 Week Session Apr | ||||
View all details for KEA716 Fundamentals of Economic Geology
Elective Unit
This unit gives students an up-to date review of the theory and practice of geochemistry, hydrology and geochronology as applied in mineral exploration, environmental management and studies of ore deposit genesis. The unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the chemistry…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Winter school | ||||
View all details for KEA709 Ore Deposit Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology
Modern human society cannot function without minerals and the products made from them. As a major primary producer of a wide range of metals, mining plays a vital role in Australia’s economy and prosperity. However, major new ore deposits are…
Credit Points: 25
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View all details for KEA712 Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies
Geodata Analytics explains and applies the fundamental concepts of database handling and manipulation, statistical analyses, pattern recognition and machine learning for the processing, analysis and modelling of large volumes of multivariate geoscience data. Rigorous approaches to integrating, analysing, visualising and…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
This highly practical and largely field-based unit is one of three field-based Core Option units available in the Master of Economic Geology degree. Students must complete one of the field-based units (i.e. either KEA718, KEA707 or KEA708) as part of…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | 11 Week Session Feb | ||||
View all details for KEA718 Advanced Field Skills in Economic Geology
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
Admission to Graduate Certificate courses at the University of Tasmania normally requires the prior completion of an AQF7 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree. Specific requirements for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology are as follows:
(i) a Bachelor of Science/Applied Science majoring in geoscience, or
(ii) a minimum of two years' employment as a geoscientist in the minerals industry or government.
To demonstrate eligibility for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology, applicants must provide a copy of their undergraduate academic transcript/s. Where seeking entry partly or solely based on an applicant’s previous professional experience, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details for two professional referees should be provided.
Further information about Postgraduate courses at the University of Tasmania may be found here: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/postgraduate, and the online application enquiry form may be found here: https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply.
For International students
International applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Economic Geology (K5F) must meet the same entry requirements as Domestic students. Additionally, international applicants from non-English speaking countries must meet the following English language test requirements:
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.
See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Articulation
On completion of the GCertEconGeol. students can articulate into the Master of Economic Geology (S7W) with full credit (50-credit points).
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Cost shouldn’t get in the way of you studying.
If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in this course. This means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
You may also be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
Student contributionStudent contribution amounts are charged for each unit of study. This means that how much you’ll pay will depend on which units you choose. Find out more about student contribution amounts.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2023 Total Course Fee (international students): $18,475 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $36,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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