Commencing semesters, 2024
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2496
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
Science Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://science.uq.edu.au/
Why study Earth Science?
Undertake an extended major in Earth Science to learn how remote-sensing technologies and geographical information science (GIS) software is used to analyse geological processes and monitor changes in the EarthÂ's environment.
Deepen your understanding of the EarthÂ's processes and energy sources by exploring topics such as mineral and rock analysis, mining geology, environmental geology, marine geology, palaeobiology or geochemistry.
YouÂ'll develop and apply your knowledge through practical laboratory experience, fieldwork, and specialised seminars.
Earth Science is available as a minor, major and extended major.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Science / Journalism Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Earth Science Extended Major:
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Science / Journalism for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Science / Journalism for information on key dates and how to apply.
