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University of Adelaide

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Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics

  • Graduate Certificate

Petroleum geology and geophysics is about understanding our earth and the processes that shape it. Geoscientists are explorers, problem solvers and innovators.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
016441K
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$25,750 per year

About this course

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.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

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.







  • Ranked #10 in the world for petroleum engineering^
  • Home to Asia Pacific's leading centre for integrated petroleum research and education
  • Taught by our research-active and industry experts

^QS World University Rankings, by subject, 2022




Course 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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Adelaide.
97.1%
Overall satisfaction
88.6%
Skill scale
91.4%
Teaching scale