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Master of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) M.Sc(PG)
2009

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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.

 

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
  • Higher Education applicants
    You must have a 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
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? No
Annual tuition fees: ?
Australian Full-fee place: $26,208
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Prerequisites: ? Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor or equivalent
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Yes
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $28,000
General enquiries: Student Centre
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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.

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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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

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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