Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Add geoscience to your resume
Petroleum geology and geophysics is about understanding our earth and the processes that shape it. Geoscientists are explorers, problem solvers and innovators. They recover resources and meet energy demands in economical, safe and sustainable ways.
The Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources is a world-class centre for petroleum education, training and research. We have strong links to industry with fully integrated teaching and research programs.
What will you do?
Our graduate certificate builds core skills and knowledge for careers in geoscience. You will:
- access industry-standard techniques, software and datasets
- learn from internationally experienced staff
- study exploration and development geoscience in depth
- build hands-on skills and practical knowledge.
Where could it take you?
You might pursue careers in mineral or petroleum exploration with multinational and local companies. You could be a geologist, a geophysicist or an oil and gas analyst. Perhaps you’ll work in consulting or as a natural resource manager in a government agency.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC037 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree in Geology or Geophysics or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $20,500
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Careers may be pursued within multinational and local exploration and production companies, service providers, consulting companies, government departments and universities.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Exploration, Geochemist, Geologists, Geophysicists, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineer, Natural Resource Manager, Scientist, Mineral Exploration, Oil and Gas Analyst
Degree Structure
This is a 12-unit program. The following courses will be completed: Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience I and II, Petroleum Resource Evaluation, and Petroleum Systems and Basin Evaluation.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Assessment
Assessment includes coursework, fieldwork and examinations.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 31 May 2023
