Master of Science specialising in Sustainable Georesources

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City
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Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
MASCI
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$44,700 (2026 indicative fee)
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ACM217
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree in a discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution; OR
  • A completed graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a nested program or discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.

Aligned disciplines for each specialisation include:

  • Biotechnology - genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or related;
  • Environment and Conservation - ecology, environmental chemistry and biology (or related), earth science;
  • Global Food and Nutrition Science - food and nutrition;
  • Medical Radiation Physics - science (physics), engineering;
  • Mineral Geoscience - earth science, geology, geophysics, environmental geoscience, mineral geoscience.
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Additional Enrolment Information – FAQs | Adelaide University

Degree Structure: Master of Science specialising in Sustainable Georesources

Program code: MASCI

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 78 to 96 units for one Major from Specialisations, and
  • 0 to 18 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

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Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 78 to 96 units for one Major from Specialisations, and
  • 0 to 18 units for Electives

Complete 54 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Mineral Systems
Course code
EART5002
Units
6
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Course name
Life-of-Asset Sustainability
Course code
EART5003
Units
6
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Course name
Exploration and Resource Development 1: Geology and Geochemistry
Course code
EART5011
Units
6
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Course name
Geoscience Data Analysis and Interpretation
Course code
EART6002
Units
6
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Course name
Geoscience Communication
Course code
EART6003
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Field Geoscience
Course code
EART5012
Units
6
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Course name
Exploration and Resource Development 2: Geophysics
Course code
EART6006
Units
6
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Course name
Social License to Operate
Course code
BIOL6005
Units
6
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Course name
GIS for Environmental Management
Course code
ENVI3011
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 24 units from Work integrated learning

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Georesources Industry Project
Course code
EART6903
Units
24

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 0 to 18 units comprising:

  • 0 to 18 units from University-wide electives

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

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Dr Laura Morrissey

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School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

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