Career outcomes

Our graduates go on to work as geologists, geoscientists, energy specialists, environmental scientists and advisors, research scientists, geological surveyors, climatologists and weather forecasters.

Employers in this field include:

• Mining and mineral exploration companies such as Shell, Rio Tinto, ExxonMobil and Woodside Energy
• Engineering and professional services firms such as GHD, AECOM and Jacobs
• Government departments of environment and economic development, including the Bureau of Meteorology
• Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.

Technical and professional skills

On graduating from the course you’ll have a broad advanced education in atmospheric science or geology.

Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Research planning, literature reviews and ethical considerations
• Scientific communication, both written and oral.

Further study

At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).