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Petroleum Engineering Major (M ProEng)

  • Non-Award

This course provides technical knowledge and understanding of oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, and operation. It is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates can work as petroleum engineers in various industries and organizations.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
MJRP-PEENG

About this course

Overview

This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline.

The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.

Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

This comprehensive, multidisciplinary course provides technical knowledge and understanding of the exploration, drilling, production and operation of conventional and unconventional oil and gas resources.

Graduates of this course can work as petroleum engineers in the resources industry, service companies and relevant government organisations, including legal and regulatory authorities.

During the course, you will gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. In your final year, you will complete a major research project that will draw upon and integrate the knowledge and skills you attained through the course.

Successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering will make you eligible for entry to the Master of Subsea Engineering.

This major sits within the Master of Professional Engineering degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Professional Engineering.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • fluently apply integrated engineering disciplinary knowledge, tools and techniques for the design and development of engineering solutions relevant to the exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbon-based subsurface energy resources, GC1
  • identify and pursue opportunities for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges in development, design and execution of E&P projects, particularly in the energy resources sector, regulatory agencies and affiliated service sectors, GC2
  • incorporate cultural awareness, including that of local First Peoples, as well as ethical, societal, and environmental concerns in engineering management of exploration, development and production of energy resources projects, GC4, GC5
  • develop and document engineering prototypes, solutions and specifications for industrial, fundamental and applied design and research challenges in E&P addressing issues of local, national and international relevance, GC2, GC4
  • communicate effective and innovative chemical engineering solutions developed by engineering teams in response to complex practical problems using current and emerging technologies, GC3, GC6
  • develop and maintain professional networks and work ethically and responsibly to progress their career as a chemical engineer across diverse industry sectors, GC6

Career pathways

### What jobs can the Petroleum Engineering course lead to?**Jobs** * Reservoir engineer * Drilling engineer * Production/subsurface engineer**Industries** * Oil and gas * Environmental management * Research and development * Water treatment

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

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