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Petroleum Engineering Specialisation: Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering

  • Graduate Diploma

Petroleum engineers determine optimal methods for extracting oil and gas, collaborating with professionals to analyze reservoirs and implement effective extraction techniques. This specialisation equips students with knowledge in Petroleum Engineering, preparing them for advanced engineering degrees.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
SPPC-PEENG

About this course

Overview

Petroleum engineers figure out the best way to extract oil and gas from deposits below the Earth's surface. They work closely with other professionals to understand the geological and geophysical characteristics of particular reservoirs, before designing, testing and implementing the most effective and profitable extraction method for that site.

This specialisation in Petroleum Engineering will provide students, from other discipline areas, content knowledge in areas specific to Petroleum Engineering. Graduates will qualify for entry to the Master of Professional Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) or Master of Professional Engineering (Subsea Engineering).

What you will learn

Overview

Petroleum engineers figure out the best way to extract oil and gas from deposits below the Earth's surface. They work closely with other professionals to understand the geological and geophysical characteristics of particular reservoirs, before designing, testing and implementing the most effective and profitable extraction method for that site.

This specialisation in Petroleum Engineering will provide students, from other discipline areas, content knowledge in areas specific to Petroleum Engineering. Graduates will qualify for entry to the Master of Professional Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) or Master of Professional Engineering (Subsea Engineering).

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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