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Earth Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)Informal specialisationYear: 2024

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) in Earth Sciences is a one-year program designed to extend students' knowledge and skills through a supervised research project together with advanced coursework in Earth Sciences.

This specialisation consists of advanced coursework subjects and a research project. The course can be completed full-time in one year (100 points) or part-time. The course consists of semester-long and/or short, intensive subjects, a literature review, and a minor thesis.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the Earth Science specialisation, students should be able to:

  • Apply advanced knowledge in areas of Earth Sciences;
  • Conduct research in Earth Science disciplines;
  • Design rigorous models, experiments, analytical and sampling programs;
  • Prepare oral and written presentations to communicate scientific results;
  • Convey persuasive intellectual, scientific arguments;
  • Assimilate and critically evaluate disciplinary knowledge within a scientific paradigm.

Last updated: 27 March 2024