Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) at the University of Adelaide equips graduates with a comprehensive understanding of petroleum engineering, geoscience, and the oil industry. Through coursework, projects, and practical experience, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in reservoir drilling and production, geoscience, and managerial roles within the oil, gas, and energy sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) at the University of Adelaide prepares graduates to meet the global demand for petroleum engineering professionals.
• The program provides a comprehensive education in petroleum engineering, petroleum geoscience, and the oil industry.
• Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of roles within the oil, gas, and energy sectors, including reservoir drilling and production, geoscience, and managerial roles.

Objectives:

• Objective 1:
To provide students with a strong foundation in the mathematical, physical, and geological principles that underpin petroleum engineering.
• Objective 2:
To develop students' understanding of the key geological, physical, and chemical principles that govern recovery from petroleum reservoirs.
• Objective 3:
To develop students' technical knowledge and business skills, such as economic evaluation and project management.
• Objective 4:
To prepare students for careers in the oil, gas, and energy sectors.

Program Description:

• The program is delivered by industry-trained academics through the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources, which is Australia's academic centre for petroleum research and education.
• The program includes coursework in petroleum engineering, petroleum geoscience, business, and project management.
• Students also undertake interactive projects and field trips, as well as an eight-week practical experience.
• In their final year, students carry out a major research project.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• Year 1:
Introduction to engineering, mathematics, physics, and petroleum geoscience
• Year 2:
Petroleum engineering and geoscience topics
• Year 3:
Advanced petroleum engineering and geoscience topics
• Year 4:
Technical knowledge and business skills development, major research project

Individual Modules:

• ENG 1001 Introduction to Engineering
• ENG 1003 Programming (Matlab and Excel)
• CEME 1004 Engineering Mechanics - Statics
• PETROENG 1005 Introduction to Petroleum Geosciences & the Oil Industry
• PETROENG 1006 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
• MECH ENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
• MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA
• MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB
• PETROENG 2001 Reservoir Thermodynamics & Fluid Properties
• PETROENG 2005 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy for Petroleum Engineers
• PETROENG 2009 Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics & Rock Properties
• PETROENG 2010 Drilling Engineering
• PETROENG 2019 Structural Geology & Seismic Methods
• MATHS 2106 Differential Equations for Engineers II
• MATHS 2107 Statistics & Numerical Methods II
• MECH ENG 2021 Thermo-Fluids I
• PETROENG 3001 Reservoir Simulation
• ENG 3004 Systems Engineering and Industry Practice
• ENG 3005 Research Methods and Project Management
• PETROENG 3005 Reservoir Characterisation & Modelling
• PETROENG 3020 Production Engineering
• PETROENG 3023 Well Completion and Stimulation
• PETROENG 3025 Reservoir Engineering
• PETROENG 3026 Formation Damage & Productivity Enhancement
• PETROENG 4012 Well Testing & Pressure Transient Analysis
• PETROENG 4022 Integrated Field Development and Economics Project
• PETROENG 4027 Decision Making and Risk Analysis
• PETROENG 4033 Integrated Reservoir and Project Management
• PETROENG 4034 Petroleum Business and Project Economics
• PETROENG 4037 Unconventional Resources and Recovery
• ENG 4001A Research Project Part A
• ENG 4001B Research Project Part B

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• The assessment methods used vary from course to course and may include a combination of:
• Class work
• Tutorials
• Assignments
• Laboratory work
• Quizzes
• Project work

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and project-based learning.
• The faculty includes industry-trained academics with strong regional, national, and international industry links.
• The program provides students with opportunities to network with potential employers and gain practical experience through internships and field trips.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of roles within the oil, gas, and energy sectors, including:
• Geoscientists
• Reservoir drilling and production engineers
• Managers
• Commercial analysts
• Business development roles
• Graduates may also find employment in other industries requiring strong analytical, business, and communication skills.

Career Outcomes:

• Graduates of the program have gone on to roles such as:
• Natural Resource Manager
• Natural Resource Planner
• Oil and Gas Analyst
• Petrochemical Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer
• Petroleum Exploration
• Petroleum Manager
• Consultant
• Consultant Engineer
• Power Generation Engineer