Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)

As a Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) student, you’ll delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet, at Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth sciences. You’ll study courses from different Earth science disciplines and undertake training on how to gather data and interpret results, before being provided with expert supervision for your research project. There’s a broad range of research topics for you to choose from, including biogeochemistry, ocean and climate change, seismology and mathematical geophysics, and experimental petrology. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Employment Opportunities A Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) gives you the opportunity to gain a wide range of knowledge and skills that are relevant for employment in industry, government agencies and education. It is an excellent qualification for pursuing a career in tectonics, geochronology, mineral exploration and hydrocarbon exploration. The program is also an ideal pathway to a PhD. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to: Understand advanced concepts in Earth Sciences and relate them to a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts Apply knowledge acquired in the coursework to their research project Acquire independently data and evaluate and interpret obtained datasets Formulate working hypotheses and design methods to test these Compile a major body of research in a written report and present results to an expert audience. Communicate effectively with university staff, peer students and the wider community on Earth Science topics.