Postgraduate
Master of Energy Geoscience
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Career Pathways
Energy Geoscience graduates can have diverse career options with:
- Natural Resources Companies
- Environmental Consultancy Companies
- Government Agencies
- Research and Educational Institutions
Studying Energy Geoscience can lead to careers in:
- Environmental Exploration
- Resource Mining
- Petroleum Production
- Groundwater Monitoring
Geoscience is also a valuable skill for employment in education, economics, finance, and government policy and planning.
Further Study
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(a) a Bachelor of Geology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Please refer to the UWA Handbook
- Postgraduate
- 73540
- 093309J
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Why study this course at UWA?
- Perth is located at the heart of the oil and gas industry in Australasia and is close to the major petroleum-producing regions of South East Asia. You'll benefit from UWA’s geographic proximity and our collaborative research relationships with this important industry.
- Benefit from the knowledge of leading researchers as well as the experience of guest lecturers from the oil and gas industry.
- Access world-class research facilities at the School of Earth Sciences and UWA's Centre for Energy Geoscience.
You'll learn to
- Develop advanced knowledge of geological concepts and processes relevant to sedimentary basin development, and their application to exploration of petroleum systems
- Apply advanced practical skills for solving geological problems of relevance to petroleum exploration involving integration of geological and geophysical data
- Analyse and interpret geoscience data, developing technical skills that focus on conceptual knowledge of processes and materials
- Interpret and integrate geoscience data, whilst applying advanced skills to further understand the development of sedimentary basins and petroleum systems
- Accurately record, interpret and communicate geoscience data via 2D summaries, 3D models, written work and oral presentations
Centre for Microscopy Characterisation and Analysis
Providing world-class microscopy and microanalysis facilities and expertise to publicly funded researchers and industry.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.