Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Petroleum)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) is a four-year program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to work in the petroleum industry. Graduates will be able to design sustainable solutions, demonstrate a deep understanding of engineering principles, and effectively communicate and collaborate in a professional setting. The program features industry-linked experts, practical experience, and a focus on developing graduates for highly-paid careers worldwide.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum) is a four-year, full-time or part-time equivalent program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the petroleum industry. The program is delivered by experts with strong regional, national, and international industry links, which enables graduates to develop networks with potential employers throughout their degree. This provides them with a valuable professional head start when embarking on highly-paid, exciting careers all over the world. Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Design creative, sustainable, economic, and safe solutions that satisfy the objectives of clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a broad, theory-based understanding of the mathematical, natural, and physical sciences underpinning engineering practice, and evaluate the differences between theoretical and applied system behavior.
• Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the computer and information sciences that underpin engineering practice.
• Demonstrate a substantial and contemporary body of knowledge of engineering methods, tools, and processes for a specific discipline, complemented by relevant knowledge from related disciplines.
• Professionally and ethically conduct themselves and their work, respecting the communities and cultural norms within which that work is carried out.
• Communicate objectively and effectively, in written and oral forms, to lay and expert audiences.
• Apply critical and independent thinking to make sound judgments, based on evidence, theory, and logical reasoning.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of advancements in engineering practice and research in the specific discipline, and apply this knowledge innovatively when devising solutions.
• Be an effective, emotionally and culturally intelligent team member, with leadership potential.
• Apply a systems approach to managing and developing solutions to complex problems.

Outline:

The program is divided into four years, with each year building on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous year.

• Year 1: Students take a range of engineering, mathematics, and physics courses that are common to many branches of engineering.
They are also introduced to the petroleum industry and to the key geological, physical, and chemical principles that govern recovery from petroleum reservoirs.
• Year 2: These areas of study are developed with the addition of a broader range of petroleum engineering and geosciences topics.
• Year 3: Students expand their technical knowledge and develop business skills such as economic evaluation and project management.
• Year 4: Students undertake a final year project and complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.

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.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. The teaching methods used include lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and field trips.

Careers:

Graduates of the program can expect to find employment in a variety of roles within the petroleum industry, 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.