Application closing date

Summer (January) 2021 intake - apply by 30 November 2020

Mid-year (August) 2021 intake - apply by 30 May 2021

Processing time

You can expect a decision 6–8 weeks after you submit your application (including all relevant documents).

To apply you will need:

• Course code: MC-SCIEAR
• Evidence of meeting the University’s English Language Requirements
• Transcripts for all courses attempted or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used
• A completed Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Supervisor Form
• If you intend to apply for Graduate Access Melbourne, you will need supporting evidence.

Graduate Research Pathway

If you enter the Master of Science (Earth Sciences) with an entry score of at least 80%, you’ll also receive a conditional offer for a Doctor of Philosophy (Science) (PhD). There’s no need to apply separately for this pathway – we’ll provide further information in your MSc offer letter. More about the Graduate Research Pathway