Master of Science (Petroleum Geoscience)
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Upstream excellence
Petroleum geoscience 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 Master of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) is a one-year intensive degree. You will:
- work with internationally experienced staff and senior industry personnel
- access industry-standard techniques, software and datasets
- study exploration and development geoscience in depth
- build hands-on skills and practical knowledge
- undertake an advanced research project.
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
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed undergraduate Honours degree in Science (AQF Level 8, or equivalent), majoring in a relevant field (such as geology, geophysics, earth sciences or similar) with an Honours level IIA grade or credit average grade, or higher. Students with a non-Honours undergraduate degree in Science (AQF Level 7, or equivalent) may be considered if they have undertaken at least one year of professional experience in a relevant field, providing appropriate work based learning outcomes that combined with their undergraduate degree is assessed to be equivalent to an Honours (AQF level 8) qualification. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
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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
Graduates of this program can seek employment as geoscientists in the international petroleum industry or may find careers as geologists, geophysicists, oil and gas analysts or in petroleum exploration.
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
Mineral Exploration, Natural Resource Manager, Geotechnical Engineer, Geologists, Geophysicists, Geophysics, Oil and Gas Analyst, Petroleum Exploration
Degree Structure
This 24-unit program comprises 18 units of coursework and a 6-unit research project, culminating in the submission of a thesis.
The program provides significant research skills development embedded in the coursework content. This includes field research and report production as well as research exercises within the coursework modules. This research skills development is aimed at enabling students to develop their skills as they work towards their 6-unit research project thesis.
Within the coursework program, students undertake a field trip to an Australian sedimentary basin in order to evaluate the basin fill and petroleum systems.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Assessment
Assessment includes coursework, fieldwork, research project and examinations.
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Testimonial
Given my pursuit of a career in petroleum geoscience, it was a necessity to pursue study with a strong focus on the industry and the ASPER was that place.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023
