Geoscience is the study of the planets – from our own planet Earth to others across our Solar System and beyond. It is a broad science, drawing on chemistry, physics and biology, to understand the processes that form and shape planets.

In Geoscience, you will explore how planets form and evolve—from their deep interiors to their surfaces— and study Earth’s ongoing changes through processes like plate tectonics, volcanism and the formation and destruction of mountains. You will learn to interpret rocks and landscapes to uncover Earth’s history from its hot, molten and inhospitable beginnings to the formation of oceans and life. Options to specialise include planetary science, geochemistry, geophysics, geo-computation, remote sensing, critical minerals, reading landscapes’ histories and more.

Geoscience opens doors to diverse careers in industry, government, education and non-profit sectors. Roles may involve preparing communities for geohazards, managing groundwater quality, exploring critical minerals, studying climate systems or supporting geotechnical surveys. Alongside technical knowledge, you will develop transferable skills such as problem-solving, data analysis, teamwork, research and communication. The impact of geoscience is far-reaching, influencing many aspects of our world.