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Federation University Australia
Duration : 3 Years
Intake : November
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL : 90
PTE : 60
Level : Undergraduate
Tuition & fees : $ 27,800 Per Year
Federation University Australia Contact Details

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338

* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.

About Bachelor Of Geoscience in Federation University Australia

You'll explore our planet through both theory and field experience, use mapping, technology and historical data to build conceptual models. You will learn how these models can help you estimate where mineral, water and other natural resources are located beneath the earth's surface. We will also teach you how to extract these resources in a sustainable way. You will also gain experience in identifying and mitigating natural hazards.

The degree is highly interactive and teaches you the specialised skills you need to work in this field. You can choose to specialise in exploration/mine geoscience or environmental geoscience. Your field skills will be honed at world renowned sites in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

This course provides specialist training for those who wish to pursue professional careers in mineral and oil exploration, extractive industries, environmental science, or hydrogeology.

Career opportunities

  • Consultant
  • Engineering geologist
  • Environmental geologist
  • Exploration geologist
  • Geologist
  • Geomorphologist
  • Geoscience data manager
  • Geotechnician
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Land use geologist
  • Mine geologist
  • Mineralogist
  • Natural resource manager
  • Petroleum geologist
  • Production geologist
  • Science educator
  • Stratigrapher
  • Structural geologist
  • Geology

Graduates of the program are widely recognised by employing agencies as having excellent applied skills in their chosen field. Past graduates have found rewarding careers in the mining industry, government geoscience organisations and the petroleum exploration sector, as well as engineering and environmental geologists.

Geoscience qualifications are highly regarded in all resource-rich countries, including Australia.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Completion of All India Senor School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in best four academic subjects* OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in best four academic subjects*

           *excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
  • PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)

Federation University Australia Highlights

Type Public
Campus setting Urban
Application portal Online
Academic calendar Semester-based
Intake Session Summer/winter
Application fees 25 AUD
Financial aid Grants, scholarships, loans
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent

Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:

The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year:

Fees Undergraduate (AUD)
Tuition 14,400 – 34,600
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 752
Living cost (accommodation, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment 20,290
Total 35,442 – 55,642

 

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