Master of Energy Geoscience

Program Overview

The Master of Energy Geoscience equips students with advanced geological and geophysical skills for analyzing datasets related to sedimentary basin analysis and energy geoscience. The program emphasizes practical skills and conceptual knowledge, and its graduates are prepared for careers in environmental exploration, resource mining, and petroleum production. Perth's location at the heart of the oil and gas industry in Australasia provides students with unique opportunities for internships and industry connections.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Energy Geoscience is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with advanced skills in geological and geophysical data analysis and integration of datasets related to sedimentary basin analysis and energy geoscience. The program emphasizes the development of practical skills underpinned by conceptual knowledge, and the application of both to solving problems related to basin history and petroleum exploration.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced knowledge of geological concepts and processes relevant to sedimentary basin development, and their application to exploration of petroleum systems.
• Analyze 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.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• Core Units (48 points):
• GEOP4002 Near-surface and Environmental Geophysics (6 points)
• GEOS4410 Tectonics of Australia in the Indo-Pacific (6 points)
• GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems and Subsurface Characterisation (6 points)
• GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques (6 points)
• GEOS5503 Advanced Energy Geoscience for a Low Carbon Future (6 points)
• GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Energy Geoscience (6 points)
• GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion (6 points)
• SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science (6 points)
• Core Units (24 points) for students in course by coursework and dissertation only:
• GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 (6 points)
• GEOS5012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 (6 points)
• GEOS5013 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 3 (6 points)
• GEOS5014 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 4 (6 points)
• Option Units (48 points) for students in course by coursework only:
• Students must 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.
• Option Units (24 points) for students in course by coursework and dissertation:
• Students must take units to the value of 24 points including at least 6 points at level 5.
• ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics (6 points)
• ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment (6 points)
• ENVT5566 Advanced Spatial and Environmental Modelling (6 points)
• GENG4410 Fossil to Future – The Transition (6 points)
• GEOS4413 Climate Geoscience (6 points)
• GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems (6 points)
• GEOS5512 Critical Metal Resources (6 points)
• GEOS5514 Marine Geoscience (6 points)
• GEOS5596 Geoscience Internship (6 points)

Course Schedule:

• Starting Dates: Semester 1, Semester 2

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes the development of practical skills underpinned by conceptual knowledge.
• Faculty: The program is taught by leading researchers and industry professionals.
• Unique Approaches: Students have the opportunity to access industry datasets and tools and use latest digital technology to develop advanced skills in the analysis of geoscientific data.

Careers:

Career Pathways:

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

Careers in:

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

Other:

• Location: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Level of Study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 73540
• CRICOS Code: 093309J
• Full-time/Part-time Duration: 2 years
• Perth's Location: 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.
• Research Facilities: Students have access to world-class research facilities at the School of Earth Sciences and UWA's Centre for Energy Geoscience.
• Flexibility: The program offers flexibility for students to balance work and studies, including the opportunity to study part-time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units.