Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage)

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’s #1 Engineering Faculty. With geoenergy science and engineering set to play a crucial role in the global energy transition, you’ll gain critical skills for addressing the global challenges of climate change.

Geoenergy and geostorage engineering is an innovative field that intersects with petroleum engineering. It focuses on the sustainable use of earth’s 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’s 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’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to lead the sustainable energy landscape of tomorrow.

Key Features

Contribute to global sustainability goals

This degree is aligned with the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), and plays a key role in fostering a more sustainable future for everyone. You’ll 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.

Tackle energy challenges head-on at a university known for its innovative research and practical impact in energy resources engineering. UNSW Engineering ranks first in Australia for Engineering & Technology* and among the top 20 universities worldwide**. We’re part of the Group of Eight, Australia’s elite research-intensive universities.

Learn from the best in mining and energy

Join a leading global school in mining engineering education and research. The UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering (MERE) ranks 1st in Australia and 3rd globally for Mineral & Mining Engineering, and 2nd in Australia and 9th globally for Petroleum Engineering*.

Drive sustainable energy solutions

Be at the cutting edge of the energy transition with UNSW 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.

^{*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.}

^{** QS World University Rankings 2024}