Postgraduate

Master of Energy Geoscience

Gain advanced skills in geological and geophysical data analysis and integration of datasets related to sedimentary basin analysis and energy geoscience.
2
Years Full Time

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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

Energy Geoscience graduates can have diverse career opportunities with:

  • Natural Resources Companies
  • Environmental Consultancy Companies
  • Government Agencies
  • Research and Educational Institutions 

Graduates may work in: 

  • Environmental Exploration 
  • Resource Mining
  • Petroleum Production
  • Groundwater Monitoring

Geoscience is also a valuable skill for opportunities in education, economics, finance, and government policy and planning.

Energy Geoscience graduates can have diverse career opportunities with:

  • Natural Resources Companies
  • Environmental Consultancy Companies
  • Government Agencies
  • Research and Educational Institutions 

Graduates may work in: 

  • Environmental Exploration 
  • Resource Mining
  • Petroleum Production
  • Groundwater Monitoring

Geoscience is also a valuable skill for opportunities in education, economics, finance, and government policy and planning.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

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

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$48,100.00
2025
$50,700.00

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

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(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

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

Meeting the ever increasing energy needs of the world’s population is a major challenge. Geoscientists use their understanding of Earth processes through deep time and their ability to integrate multiple datasets to secure vital energy supplies. Geoscientists need to be adaptive in a changing industry and contribute their skills to global CO2 emission reduction and sustainable practices. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems in the field of energy geoscience.

DollarThis 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

This course will enable you to develop skills in geological and geophysical data analysis and integration of datasets related to sedimentary basin analysis and energy geoscience. Emphasis is placed on the development of practical skills underpinned by conceptual knowledge, and the application of both to solving problems related to basin history and petroleum exploration through coursework and research project components of the course.
Master of Energy Geoscience

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Please refer to the UWA Handbook
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 73540
CRICOS code
  • 093309J
Master of Energy Geoscience
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • Please refer to the UWA Handbook
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 73540
CRICOS code
  • 093309J
Full time/part time duration
  • 2 years

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core
Take all units (48 points):
Core
For students in course by coursework and dissertation only, take all units (24 points):
Option
For students in course by coursework only, take units to the value of 48 points, including at least 30 points at Level 5. The 30 points at Level 5 may include up to two options, chosen as substitutes, from related areas, as approved by the School. For students in course by coursework and dissertation, take units to the value of 24 points including at least 6 points at level 5.

Why study this course at UWA?

  1. 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.
  2. Benefit from the knowledge of leading researchers as well as the experience of guest lecturers from the oil and gas industry.
  3. 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
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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.

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