A Bachelor degree with relevant undergraduate studies. The 8 to 12 units selected for a coursework program may be drawn from the general postgraduate offering but should exhibit coherency. Most such programs are designed to meet the needs of individual candidates and are therefore regarded as non-standard. A special program has been designed for science graduates, particularly those involved in secondary teaching, who may wish to extend their skills into the geological sciences. This, in general terms, involves completing a majority of the following units that broadly cover the main curriculum areas.
Most units require some level of on-campus attendance.
Mid-year entry is possible. The program is flexible and students can discuss with an adviser how best to construct the remainder of the course to meet their particular interests. A project or dissertation unit completes the requirements depending upon the amount of coursework undertaken. Early exit via a postgraduate diploma award is possible in some cases. The program may also be structured through the Master of Geoscience course.