Download course brochure Geoscience plays a crucial role in finding, extracting and managing earth resources. These minerals and energy resources are essential to almost every aspect of our day-to-day modern life. Studying UNE's Bachelor of GeoScience online or on campus will open doors to a range of opportunities for you in this critical field. Our course has a strong practical focus on earth science, geology and GIS, allowing you to upskill and future fit your career. You will expand your knowledge of our planet's composition, structure and natural geological systems, and hone your skills in managing the earth's resource to secure their continuing contribution to our socio-economic wellbeing in the future. Why study the Bachelor of GeoScience with UNE? UNE's Bachelor of GeoScience is the only geology degree in Australia that you can complete online. Regardless of your study mode, you will have opportunities to take advantage of UNE's convenient location in the heart of the New England region, which provides an excellent natural laboratory for studying all aspects of geoscience. We capitalise on our location by undertaking regular and diverse field trips in our local area. We are fortunate to have an array of spectacular geology easily accessible within a short drive of our campus. We also run field trips for locations further afield including overseas to countries such as New Zealand and Bhutan. In each year of your course, you will complete a specialised Applied Geoscience unit, learning from industry professionals, and leading and up-and-coming researchers. Focusing on forming connections between industry and academic, this innovative suite of units is designed to serve your specific needs whilst studying the Bachelor of Geoscience. Developing work-ready skills, research methodology and scientific communication skills through a combination of seminars, tutorials, and hands-on field, laboratory and/or workplace experiences, you will reflect on your ongoing development and keep a portfolio of key skills throughout. UNE has a long history of excellence in teaching and research in earth science. Our geology research has been independently ranked as well above world standard. Our internationally recognised staff have diverse expertise in vertebrate and invertebrate palaeontology, biostratigraphy, tectonics, as well as economic geology, geological mapping, GIS, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic geology. Our small class sizes mean you will have excellent access to our teaching staff. UNE is well equipped with modern teaching laboratories (including a large teaching collection of minerals, rocks and fossils) and research facilities, including: Microscope laboratories Thin section facility X-ray laboratories (including XRF and XRD analysers and a µCT scanner) Dixson Library (with an extensive collection of earth science literature) Macrofossil preparation lab Acid lab: acid leaching of carbonate and siliceous rocks using acetic, hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids to extract fossils Digital macro photography Scanning electron microscope (SEM) Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) Infrared Spectrometer Portable field equipment including XRF Comprehensive mineral, rock and fossil collections for teaching and research purposes By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. In fact, year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support, year after year in The Good Universities Guide . What makes our course different? Our innovative course allows you to study the fundamentals of geology, coupled with both modern GIS and traditional mapping techniques to ensure you develop the skills you will need on the job and in the field. You will have opportunities to: Hone your skills in applying mobile GIS technology, rather than simply learning to map on paper, providing you with advanced skills as a graduate. Specialise in the area that interests you most, with majors in geology and palaeontology. You can then complement your major and broaden your scope with a range of interdisciplinary minors. Advance your practical skills in laboratory classes and field trips in the local area and internationally. Develop essential, industry-ready, field and laboratory skills during intensive schools and field trips. Work on research projects that can be customised to your own interests. You can choose field sites that are local, interstate or overseas. Progress to higher level studies such as our Bachelor of Science with Honours to develop your research skills if you achieve above average academic results. Exit with a Diploma in Earth and Environmental Science or Advanced Diploma in Science if you decide to discontinue your studies at a point where you have met the requirements of those courses. Study online or on campus, giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with your work and other commitments. If you choose to study online, some units include mandatory intensive schools on campus and in the field, which give you the opportunity to interact and engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff and gain essential practical skills. Majors Geology Palaeontology Minors Archaeology Chemistry Data Science and Modelling Earth Surface Processes Ecology Environmental Management and Rehabilitation Museum Studies Palaeontology Science Communication Spatial Science Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

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Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. International Year 12 Equivalent Qualification Table You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table . If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Assumed Knowledge By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent): sound knowledge of any 2 units of English ; sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses ; and thorough knowledge of HSC Mathematics Standard . > Learn more about Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding either HSC Biology (for Paelentology major) or HSC Physics (Geology); and HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent). > Learn more about Recommended Studies Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. International Year 12 Equivalent Qualification Table You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table . If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Assumed Knowledge By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent): sound knowledge of any 2 units of English ; sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses ; and thorough knowledge of HSC Mathematics Standard . > Learn more about Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding either HSC Biology (for Paelentology major) or HSC Physics (Geology); and HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent). > Learn more about Recommended Studies Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: SCI395 Science Report WORK300 Work Integrated Learning – Professional Skills Development > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing Select the option that best describes your experience. I am a current or recent Year 12 student You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years. Guaranteed ATAR ? Open/close tooltip Guaranteed ATAR This course uses an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as part of its selection process. This is a number between 0.00 and 99.95 that indicates how you ranked against other students in your age group and state/territory. If the ATAR is Not Applicable then school results will be assessed for admission. 70.00 If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Selection Rank Adjustments There are ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course. UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional application. > Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS) UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course. > Learn more about EAS Alternative Entry Programs UNE Early Entry Program Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released. > Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results. > Learn more about SRS Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Assumed Knowledge By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent): sound knowledge of any 2 units of English ; sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses ; and thorough knowledge of HSC Mathematics Standard . > Learn more about Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding either HSC Biology (for Paelentology major) or HSC Physics (Geology); and HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent). > Learn more about Recommended Studies Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. I am an applicant with higher education study You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise. You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA) : Undergraduate Certificates Diplomas Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees Bachelor degrees Postgraduate degrees If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Assumed Knowledge By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent): sound knowledge of any 2 units of English ; sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses ; and thorough knowledge of HSC Mathematics Standard . > Learn more about Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding either HSC Biology (for Paelentology major) or HSC Physics (Geology); and HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent). > Learn more about Recommended Studies Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE. You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors: Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above) Graded or ungraded (competency-based) Complete or incomplete. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Assumed Knowledge By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent): sound knowledge of any 2 units of English ; sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses ; and thorough knowledge of HSC Mathematics Standard . > Learn more about Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding either HSC Biology (for Paelentology major) or HSC Physics (Geology); and HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent). > Learn more about Recommended Studies Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. I am an applicant with work and life experience You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12. You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods: Professional Experience If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application. > Find out more about applying based on professional experience > Learn about our Statement of Service requirements Mature Age Special Entry Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application. > Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF) Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement. > Visit ACER for more information If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Pathway Programs Foundation Program This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online program designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study. > Learn more about the Foundation Program TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants) TRACKS is a foundation program run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre . Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests. > Learn more about TRACKS Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants) This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study. > Learn more about the Internal Selection Program Pathways into Science There is more than one way to study the course of your dreams at UNE. Find out more about Pathways into Science at UNE. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Assumed Knowledge By applying for this course, we assume that you have, at Year 12 level (or equivalent): sound knowledge of any 2 units of English ; sound knowledge of 2 units of HSC Chemistry or Physics or thorough knowledge of any other 2 units of HSC Science Board Developed Courses ; and thorough knowledge of HSC Mathematics Standard . > Learn more about Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding either HSC Biology (for Paelentology major) or HSC Physics (Geology); and HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent). > Learn more about Recommended Studies Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility. If you are applying through Mature Age Special Entry , you will need to include a completed Mature Age Special Entry form in your online application. Learn more about Mature Age Special Entry . If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements . Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: SCI395 Science Report WORK300 Work Integrated Learning – Professional Skills Development > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

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