Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1 - 2 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8338
- CRICOS code 084282A
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2026 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $9,500*
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2026 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $19,000*
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $61,000*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $127,000*
Entry Requirements
Fees
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Future-focussed degree
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Drive climate solutions
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Leading facilities
Admissions update for international students
Some programs are at capacity for 2026 intakes and new applications are closed to New Overseas Student Commencement (NOSC). Applications to all 2027 intakes are open.
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Play a critical role in the transition to renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future with a Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage) degree from Australia鈥檚听#1听Engineering Faculty. With geoenergy science and engineering set to play a crucial role in the global energy transition, you鈥檒l gain critical skills for addressing the global challenges of climate change.听(QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
Geoenergy and geostorage engineering is an innovative field that intersects with petroleum engineering. It focuses on the sustainable use of earth鈥檚 resources, including carbon capture and storage, seasonal hydrogen or energy storage, and extracting heat, energy or saline brines from the earth. This master's degree builds on the skills in a traditional petroleum engineering degree, with reservoir engineering, geomechanics and environmental science.
Australia鈥檚 gas, petroleum, mining and minerals industries remain vital to the economy, but net-zero targets are driving investments in decarbonisation, carbon capture and storage and renewables. Expertise in these areas is increasingly important.
This first-of-its-kind, future-focused degree allows you to explore emerging technologies and sustainable solutions to climate change. You鈥檒l graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to lead the sustainable energy landscape of tomorrow.
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Key features
Contribute to global sustainability goals
This degree is aligned with the , and plays a key role in fostering a more sustainable future for everyone. You鈥檒l learn how to actively contribute to sustainable development goals like affordable and clean energy, climate action, and responsible consumption and production.
Equip yourself for the future of energy
Prepare for the future of energy by developing essential skills. Gain foundational expertise in subsurface storage technologies, hydrogen utilisation, and geothermal energy development, and become part of a new generation of engineers and researchers driving a greener and cleaner energy future.
Experience state-of-the-art engineering facilities
Take advantage of state-of-the-art geo-engineering facilities and innovative technology. Our facilities include rock physics, multi-phase flow and NMR laboratories, a drilling simulator, the Tyree X-ray, mine water and mineral processing laboratories, and in-situ site waste monitoring and sensor systems. Our Virtual Reality Simulator offers realistic underground mine experiences, extending your education beyond traditional methods into hands-on learning.
Why study at 91色情片?
Tackle energy challenges head-on at a university known for its innovative research and practical impact in energy resources engineering. 91色情片 Engineering is ranked听#1 in Australia and听#33 globally for Engineering and Technology.听As well as this, 8 of 91色情片's Engineering schools are ranked in the global top听50 with听one school ranked in the global top听10 for Engineering subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
As a global top听20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2026), we鈥檙e guiding the future leaders of science and engineering in Australia and overseas. We鈥檙e part of the Group of Eight, Australia鈥檚 elite research-intensive universities.
Learn from the best in mining and energy
Join a leading global school in mining engineering education and research. The 91色情片 School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering (MERE) ranks听#1 in Australia and听#4 globally for Mineral and Mining Engineering, and听#1 in Australia and听=#10 globally for Petroleum Engineering听(QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
Drive sustainable energy solutions
Be at the cutting edge of the energy transition with 91色情片 MERE. Our school is pioneering sustainable future initiatives through breakthrough research and state-of-the-art technology, partnering with industry giants including Shell, BHP, and Rio Tinto.
Become one of Australia's most employable graduates
91色情片 is known for its graduate employability, with 91色情片 awarded the Most Employable students for听seven years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards, 2020鈥2026).
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Entry requirements
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering discipline.听
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
Recognition of Prior Learning is the transfer of credit towards your program from previous study. If you have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study.
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听A Bachelor Degree with Honours or equivalent from any institution in a cognate discipline.
Cognate disciplines
- This specialisation accepts degrees from any engineering discipline
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听An undergraduate qualification from any institution in a cognate discipline.
Cognate disciplines
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English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91色情片 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91色情片 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering discipline.听
Entry into the Master鈥檚 program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor鈥檚 degree is mandatory.*
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)
Recognition of Prior Learning is the transfer of credit towards your program from previous study. If you have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study.
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听A 4 year Bachelor Degree with Honours ( equivalent) from any institution in a cognate discipline.
Cognate disciplines
- This specialisation accepts degrees from any engineering discipline
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听A 3 year Bachelor Degree (听equivalent) from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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- This specialisation accepts degrees from any engineering discipline
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Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . 91色情片 College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your 91色情片 journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91色情片 depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91色情片 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 91色情片. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
91色情片 is introducing a new academic calendar from 2028.
We are moving to a new flex-semester calendar. What does this mean for your studies?听
Program structure
When you choose to study a Master of Engineering Science, you鈥檒l choose from one of 26 specialisations which will help you make your next career move.
Within these specialisations your study will include:
- Disciplinary courses
- Enquiry-based courses听
- Engineering and Technical Management Courses
You鈥檒l be able to tailor your degree to your interests by combining courses in your chosen specialisation with elective courses. You鈥檒l also have the chance to work on a complex, open-ended enquiry-based research project.
Full program structure
The Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage) contains a total of 96 units of credit (UOC) and can be completed in 1-2 years of full-time study.听
You鈥檒l complete a combination of disciplinary core subjects to progress your technical knowledge, as well as a selection of technical management courses to help you build skills in communicating and justifying professional decisions, employing ethical approaches to practice, and developing the abilities required for roles more focused on project and or staff management, leadership and strategy.
You鈥檒l also complete a research project as part of this degree within the enquiry-based courses. In this you can choose to develop your Postgraduate Research skills to assist with the research project component of the degree or as your first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program. Alternatively you can complete a 鈥淟aunching a Startup鈥 course where you will be equipped with the skills necessary to successfully commercialise your ideas.
Students must complete:
Foundational Core Courses - 24 UOC
- GEOS1111 Investigating Earth and Its Evolution
- MERE3001 Formation Evaluation
- MERE3003 Reservoir Engineering
- MERE3002 Drilling and Completion Engineering
Disciplinary Knowledge Electives - 24 UOC
- MINE3310 Mining Geomechanics
- MERE5004 Reservoir Characterisation and Data Science
- MERE5005 Resource Project Economics
- MERE5006 Decommissioning and Sustainability
- MERE5007 Geostorage Modelling
- MERE5008 Geostorage/CCUS Project
- MERE5003 Transient Flow Analysis
Advanced Disciplinary Core Courses - 24 UOC听
- MERE8810 Data Analytics and Automated Technologies for Minerals and Energy Resources
- PTRL5119 Geothermal Engineering
- MERE9003 Advanced Formation Evaluation
- MERE9004 Unconventional Reservoir Engineering
- PTRL5102 Digital Core Analysis
Engineering Technical Management Courses - 6 UOC
- COMP9021 Principles of Programming
- CVEN9723 Design of Construction Operations
- CVEN9888 Environmental Management
- CVEN9892 Sustainability Assessment and Risk Analysis
- GSOE9017 Managing Energy Efficiency
- GSOE9210 Engineering Decision Structures
- GSOE9360 Academic Discourse in Engineering
- GSOE9445 Entrepreneurial Engineering
- GSOE9510 Ethics and Leadership in Engineering
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics and Experiment Design
Future careers
Opportunities for graduates in this sector are expanding rapidly. The report is predicting the renewable energy sector will need an additional 59,300 workers before 2030 and ~194,000 workers by 2050, with the World Economic Forum highlighting the demand for skills and knowledge of CCUS.听
A geo-engineering degree sets you up to play a pivotal role in achieving a net-zero future, giving you the skills to tackle critical challenges in subsurface energy extraction. Career opportunities include petroleum engineering, minerals and energy resource exploration, drilling, sustainability and environmental consulting, project management, and management consulting within the mining or energy sectors.
Here are some potential roles you might explore:
- Carbon Capture and Storage Engineer
- Geothermal Energy Specialist
- Petroleum Engineer
- Reservoir Engineer
- Subsurface Hydrogen Storage Engineer
- Subsurface Resource Manager
- Decommissioning Engineer
- Environmental Consultant
- Sustainable Energy Advisor
- Energy Systems Analyst
- Renewable Energy Project Manager
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听Find out more.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our听鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date.听For details, visit the听international admissions information page.
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Fees & Scholarships
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this degree/program.听Your eligibility to receive a CSP will be automatically assessed when you apply, please ensure you preference the CSP code in UAC to be considered. Start your postgraduate application today with our guide on听how to apply.鈥
Please note that eligibility for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) is competitive, with places awarded based on academic merit. To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Commonwealth Study Assistance such as Austudy, and Youth Allowance is available for some master鈥檚 degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees visit听91色情片 Current Student Financial Support.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the听degree/program.听The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when听required听and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the听.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when听required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average听using historical student enrolment patterns for each program, which may change every year. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year you enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听91色情片 fees website.
Indicative first year fees are for tuition only. Indicative fees to complete the degree/program听include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year and have been calculated based on percentage increase for every year of the degree/program, noting that actual fee increase may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Other fees and charges are not included. To find out more about other costs听for international students, visit听.听
Scholarships
At 91色情片, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
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