Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) with major 60 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Adelaide |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

52,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering - PetroleumMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Petroleum

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Be in global demand



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.



What will you do?



Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) with major is developed and taught by industry-trained academics through the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources. 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.


Majors are available in:


  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mining engineering.


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 refine crude petroleum into gasoline or plastics. You could optimise extraction techniques. Perhaps you'll design new equipment, supervise drillings or take on managerial roles.



This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.



Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte



This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Petroleum

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Be in global demand



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.



What will you do?



Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) with major is developed and taught by industry-trained academics through the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources. 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.


Majors are available in:


  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mining engineering.


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 refine crude petroleum into gasoline or plastics. You could optimise extraction techniques. Perhaps you'll design new equipment, supervise drillings or take on managerial roles.



This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.



Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte



This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Admission Requirements

1270+
29+
80+
79+
9+
9+
6.5+
176+
58+
Please refer to the website for additional entry requirements.

5 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,965 AUD
International
52,300 AUD

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