Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)

University of Adelaide - All Adelaide Campus

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Overview

Want to travel the world and face new challenges every day? Petroleum engineering is one of the highest paid engineering fields internationally, with exciting opportunities for qualified graduates. Petroleum engineers help sustain society's way of life by ensuring we can meet our energy demands. They provide oil and gas in efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible ways.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) is developed and taught by industry-trained academics. This is Australia and Southeast Asia's academic centre for petroleum research and education, and the only school of its kind in Australia. You will:

  • learn about petroleum engineering, petroleum geoscience and the oil industry
  • take courses in business and project management
  • develop technical knowledge and network with potential employers
  • undertake interactive projects and field trips
  • complete an eight-week practical experience
In your final year you'll also carry out a major research project.

Where could it take you?

You'll graduate as an accredited engineer. You could work for a range of oil, gas and energy companies, or find a role in a government agency. You might take up reservoir drilling and production. Perhaps you'll be a geoscientist or take on managerial roles within the business.

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist Mathematics

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Admission Criteria

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