Master degrees

Advance your career with a postgraduate qualification from the Research School of Earth Sciences.

Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) — Research Focused  »

As a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) student, you’ll delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet, at Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth Sciences. You’ll study courses from different Earth Science disciplines and undertake training in research methods, computational geosciences, data sciences and analytical techniques, before being provided with expert supervision for a research project. There is a broad range of research topics for you to choose from, including biogeochemistry, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geochronology, geology, geophysics, ocean and climate change and planetary sciences.

Master of Sciences (Earth Sciences) — Coursework Focused »

As a Master of Science in Earth Sciences student, you’ll delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet at a time when understanding it has never been more important. You’ll be studying at Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth sciences, ranked 9th in the world (QS, 2018). We have a reputation for international leadership and innovation, focused on developing new methods, whether experimental, analytical or computational. You'll study courses ranging from computational geosciences to analytical techniques, biogeochemistry, experimental petrology, geobiology, geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics, ocean and climate change and planetary sciences. If you want cutting edge science training with some of the best facilities and experts in the world, this is the program for you.

Master of Philosophy »

The Master of Philosophy is a graduate degree for students wishing to develop their research expertise in the Earth Sciences.