Undergraduate Studies
The department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers study in the disciplines of Geology, Geophysics and Palaeontology.
Earth and Planetary Sciences studies at Macquarie can be integrated
with other disciplines, leading to many specialisation's.
Combining
Earth and Planetary Science units with biology, archaeology,
history, chemistry, maths and physics, economics or law can lead
to specialisations in:
- Deep Earth Studies
- Ecostratigraphy
- Environmental Studies
- Geochemistry
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications
- Geomagnetism
- Law and Mineral Economics
- Marine Science
- Museum Studies
- Palaeobiology
- Science Teaching
- Seismology
- Stock Market Analysis
The department welcomes inquiries about placement in these programs, cross-crediting of individual units from other institutions, or non-award enrolment in a single unit.
Application for admission to first degree courses must be made through the University Admissions Centre (UAC), phone (02) 9752 0200. Information about the entry requirements for mature age students, international students and the Lighthouse Special Admission Scheme can be obtained by contacting the Macquarie University Student Centre, phone (02) 9850 7314. Details of the entry requirements and required background for courses in Earth Sciences are printed each year in the University Calendar, the UAC Guide and the booklet "Study at Macquarie".
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers units for the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Technology (Exploration Geoscience)
- Combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Natural History, Cultural and Museum Studies)
Other degrees in which you can study Earth and Planetary Sciences:
- BA/BSc/BSocSc with Bachelor of Laws
- BA or BSc with Diploma of Education and BA or BSc(Hons)Dip Ed
Students in the Teacher Education Program should consult the TEP Student Guide for appropriate unit combinations.
Planning your program of study to tailor it to your personal educational or employment targets is important at Macquarie, where flexibility allows you to choose a wide range and combination of subject areas. You are advised to seek academic advice from Departmental staff before finalising your enrolment.
The Unit Descriptions have information on all EPS undergraduate units offered.
The Study Pathways have information on recommended pathways you can take through the Earth and Planetary Sciences program.
Student Services including disability support, access and equity, and grievance procedures etc, International Student support including EAP, student union services and other areas. Student @ Macquarie also has lots of information, as does Future Students and the University Handbooks.
Undergraduate courses in Environmental & Life Sciences are available to both FULL TIME and PART TIME students. Some of the Units can be studied by Distance Education (external). Single Environmental & Life Science Units are also available for NON-AWARD study.
Non-award study is available for students who do not wish to enrol in a program of study to count towards a degree or diploma. Both undergraduate and postgraduate courses may be taken as non-award. Entry as a non-award student is based on individual assessment for each Unit. Details of the Non-Award Program and costs are available from the University's Centre for Open Education, Phone (02) 9850 7470.