Study Master degrees Master of Science in Earth Sciences toc Enquire now Course guide Overview As a student of the Master of Science in Earth Sciences, you’ll delve into the complex systems and processes that shape our planet - and graduate with a prestigious qualification from Australia’s leading university. This coursework-based program will develop your skills in experimental techniques across Earth science disciplines including: computational geosciences; data sciences; biogeochemistry; experimental petrology; geobiology; geochemistry; geochronology; geology; geophysics; ocean and climate change; and planetary sciences. In addition, you'll undertake courses designed to broaden your understanding of the role of science in society and industry, and to improve your science communication skills. Students who are more interested in a research-based program should consider the Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced), also offered by ANU. Program handbook Key facts #1 in Australia and #11 in the world for Earth & Marine Sciences (QS 2023) #1 in Australia and #11 in the world for Geology & Geophysics (QS 2023) 2 years full time Access to state-of-the-art facilities Prior learning recognised #1 in Australia for graduate employability (Times Higher Education) Join us at the cutting edge ANU research has contributed to some of the greatest breakthroughs in Earth science in the past 50 years, like new methods for imaging Earth’s interior, dating the Earth’s oldest minerals, and advances in our understanding of plate tectonics. Careers A Master of Science in Earth Sciences 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 climate and marine science, geochemistry, and geophysics. The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2022. As a student at ANU, you gain access to the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources. You also have access to drop-in chats with a career consultant and to attend our career fairs to meet potential employers. Learning experience Image Get out of the classroom Master's student Jack shares highlights from his three-week intensive geological field mapping course on the Greek islands. Read Jack's travel blog Image Explore our state-of-the-art facilities Our students have access to gravity monitoring tools, machine learning platforms, an engineering workshop, mass spectrometers and cosmogenic nuclide, seismic stations, and eco-chemistry, noble gas and data visualisation laboratories. Take a look around Study plan Fees & scholarships Fees Please visit the Programs and Courses website for information about fees. View fees Scholarships Whether you are looking for financial support to start your studies at ANU or help to move away from home for the first time, we have scholarship opportunities for you and your situation. 360 Virtual tours Ever wondered what the science buildings and facilities at the ANU look like from the inside? Take yourself on a 360 tour and find out. Choose a tour Key people Dr David Heslop, program convenor Dave's research focuses on Earth's magnetic field. His areas of expertise are geophysics and data science, including the development of new statistical techniques to quantify past changes in the behaviour of Earth's magnetic field. Dave is currently working on a project to reconstruct field behaviour around Australia over the last ten thousand years. Professor Penny King Penny examines the interaction of planetary materials with gases and the role of these processes in understanding the evolution of planetary environments and surfaces. Her areas of expertise are Geology, Geochemistry, Surface Processes and Mineralogy and Crystallography. Professor Nerilie Abram Nerilie's research focuses on how the Earth’s climate has behaved over the last millennium, and what that tells us about the climate changes we are seeing now. The past climate records that she develops come from corals, caves and ice cores, and she combine these with climate model data to study climate changes. Professor Andrew Roberts Andrew's work using geologic and fossil records has enabled scientists to use the geological record to reconstruct global plate tectonic movements and to understand variations in Earth's magnetic field through its history. He is an international leader in the field of environmental magnetic analyses of climate change, and has developed new methods in rock magnetism. Watch the webinar Learn about what it is like to study Earth Sciences at ANU and hear from current students, Emily Oboroski and Baoyi Huang about their experiences. How to apply Domestic International Understand the how to apply steps Visit the domestic postgraduate applications page to prepare for your application to ANU. Domestic postgraduate applications Understand the how to apply steps Visit the international postgraduate applications page to prepare for your application to ANU. International postgraduate applications toc Enquire now Course guide Need more information? Send us an enquiry and we'll get back to you within 48 hours Enquire
