| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Energy Geoscience
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.
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: J
- 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):
- GEOP4002 Near-Surface and Environmental Geophysics (6)
- GEOS4410 Tectonics of Australia in the Indo-Pacific (6)
- GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems and Subsurface Characterisation (6)
- GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques (6)
- GEOS5503 Advanced Energy Geoscience for a Low Carbon Future (6)
- GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Energy Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion (6)
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication in Science (6)
For students in course by coursework and dissertation only
- Take all units (24 points):
- GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 (6)
- GEOS5012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 (6)
- GEOS5013 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 3 (6)
- GEOS5014 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 4 (6)
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.
- ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics (6)
- ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment (6)
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
- ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling (6)
- GENG4410 Fossil to Future – The Transition (6)
- GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems (6)
- GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources (6)
- GEOS5514 Marine Geoscience (6)
- GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship (6)
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;
- (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.
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.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
Domestic Student Fees for Full-Fee Paying Places
If you're not eligible for a Commonwealth-supported places, you will be charged a for Full-Fee Paying place. For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.
International Student Fees
Annual course fee
2025
$50,700.00
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.
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.
Careers and further study
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.
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
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
