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Major

Earth Science

Bachelors of Science / Education (Secondary)
Overview Study details

Learn scientific techniques to sustainably manage the Earth’s minerals, energy sources or natural resources.

You’ll learn how remote-sensing technologies and geographic information systems (GIS) are used to analyse geological processes and monitor changes in the Earth’s environment.

Dig deeper into our mineral and energy sources by exploring topics such as mineral and rock analysis, mining geology, environmental geology or geochemistry. Develop and apply your knowledge through practical laboratory experience, fieldwork, and specialised seminars.

You may choose to study electives in coastal and ocean science to deepen your understanding of oceanography and help create a sustainable future for marine environments.

You’ll be equipped to pursue a career in the education, natural resource, energy or environmental sectors. Alternately, help contribute to new scientific knowledge by progressing into a research-based honours degree.

Highlights

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:

  • Secondary school teacher
  • Geography teacher
  • Resource geologist
  • Exploration geologist
  • Mineral exploration consultant
  • Natural resources manager
  • Geoscientist
  • Geophysicist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Project manager

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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Graduate salary

Teacher education (undergraduate)

$69K–$83K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • 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:

  • Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences
  • Planet Earth: The Big Picture
  • Fundamentals of Geographic Information and Technologies
  • Ore Deposits and Exploration Geology
  • Energy Resources
  • Marine Geoscience and Paleoceanography

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