Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum) with major

Want to 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.This degree allows students to undertake a major as part of their study in a five-year program.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) with Major builds a strong foundation of mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, computer applications and engineering principles. Over the course of the program, the subjects studied change from more general engineering topics to very specific petroleum and the relevant major topics. There is also a focus on management and business-related aspects. This integrated structure makes the petroleum and relevant engineering major teaching curriculum unique. In the fifth year, students expand their technical petroleum engineering knowledge and develop business skills such as economic evaluation and project management, and undertake a final year petroleum engineering project. This degree allows students to undertake a major as part of their study in a five-year program. A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest without narrowing future career options. All graduates of this degree— irrespective of their major—qualify as petroleum engineers, and can pursue a career in any specialist field within the profession. Majors are available in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering. Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.

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The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) with Major builds a strong foundation of mathematics, physics, geology, geophysics, computer applications and engineering principles. Over the course of the program, the subjects studied change from more general engineering topics to very specific petroleum and the relevant major topics. There is also a focus on management and business-related aspects. This integrated structure makes the petroleum and relevant engineering major teaching curriculum unique. In the fifth year, students expand their technical petroleum engineering knowledge and develop business skills such as economic evaluation and project management, and undertake a final year petroleum engineering project.  Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience This degree allows students to undertake a major as part of their study in a five-year program.

Areas of Specialisation

Majors A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest without narrowing future career options. All graduates of this degree— irrespective of their major—qualify as petroleum engineers, and can pursue a career in any specialist field within the profession. Majors are available across the following areas: Chemical Engineering Chemical engineering is a key engineering discipline that sustains and improves a range of industries, including petroleum refining and petrochemicals. Students develop skills in the design, development, and operation of process systems for the extraction, transformation and recovery of materials. Civil Engineering The Civil Engineering major develops students’ skills in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, in an environmentally sustainable manner. Mechanical Engineering Students develop knowledge of, and skills in technology and scientific principles involved in the design, development and manufacture of products, processes, machines, and moving mechanical engineering systems. Mining Engineering Students develop skills in the extraction and processing of valuable mineral and metal ores from the earth. Combining petroleum engineering with mining can provide graduates with a strong competitive edge and increased career options.

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

Assessment

Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

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Industry Placement

Professional Accreditation

Engineers Australia.

Potential careers

Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Exploration, Petroleum Manager, Land Resources and Land Care, Minerals Processing Engineer, Mining Engineer, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Oil and Gas Analyst, Petrochemical Engineer, Construction Engineer, Construction Manager, Power Generation Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Remote Sensing and GIS, Energy Engineer, Energy Managers, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Soil Conservation, ...