Choose from courses about earth systems, mineral and rock analysis, and practical field mapping, or more advanced courses covering geophysics, geochemistry and subsurface modelling.
When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Mine geologist
- Resource geologist
- Landform planning and design superintendent
- Exploration technician
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Honours Research Thesis
- Research Design
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