The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers programs in Geology, Palaeobiology and Geophysics. The 8 to 12 unit selection 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 earth and environmental sciences. This, in general terms, involves completing a majority of the following units or equivalents which broadly cover the main curriculum areas.
Most units require some level of on-campus attendance.
Mid-year entry is possible. Additional units are available from a range of options, including some from the School of Education. 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.