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Master of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) M.Sc(PG)
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

The Australian School of Petroleum is Australia’s pre-eminent centre of excellence for petroleum geoscience and engineering research, education and training. The school has strong links with industry, and senior industry personnel teach specialist units in the coursework program.

The program increases student knowledge in the essential areas of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics and trains students to use industry-standard techniques and software.  This is a 24-unit program, comprising of 12 units of coursework and 12 units of research.

 

Program Structure

This is a 24-unit program, comprising of 12 units of coursework and 12 units of research.

Every candidate for the degree shall complete the compulsory courses Petroleum Geology and Geophysics (A), Petroleum Geology and Geophysics (B) and a thesis on an approved research project.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3CM094
Annual tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $26,500
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Honours degree in a related field at level IIa or higher; or, a completed Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least a credit average and relevant professional experience.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM094

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $28,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $28,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Total units required for this program - 24 units

Core Courses

  • PETROL 7000 Petroleum Geology and Geophysics B (6 units)
  • PETROL 7001 Petroleum Geology & Geophysics A (6 units)
Research Project
  • PETROL 7002 Research Project (M.Sc. Pet. Geoscience) (12 units) 

The availability of courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities and sufficient enrolments.

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities as geo-scientists in the international petroleum industry.

Potential careers

Geologists, Geophysicists, Geophysics, Oil and Gas Analyst, Petroleum Exploration

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Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences

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