Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

Program Overview

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The Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering program equips students with the knowledge and skills to enter the upstream petroleum industry. Taught by industry-trained academics, the program covers core areas such as reservoir simulation, drilling engineering, and production engineering. Graduates develop advanced technical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and industry connections, preparing them for successful careers in petroleum engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the upstream petroleum industry in Australia and elsewhere in the world. The program is developed and taught by world-class, industry-trained and research-active academics through the Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER), Australia’s only school of its kind and the leading center for integrated petroleum research and education throughout the Asia Pacific region. The wide-ranging and internationally informed curriculum draws on ASPER’s strong collaborations with industry and other leading universities around the world, delivering a comprehensive understanding of petroleum engineering principles, fundamental skills in evaluating, selecting, and using appropriate, environmentally responsible methods and techniques in drilling, reservoir, and production engineering, broad skills in analyzing and solving complex petroleum engineering problems using advanced methods, specialized petroleum engineering technical and creative capabilities, and advanced interpersonal communication and teamwork skills. Regular interaction with ASPER’s world-recognized staff and guest industry presenters ensures that graduates emerge with a sound base of international connections and real-world insights.

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Outline:

The Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering program is a one-year full-time or part-time equivalent program that features an engaging blend of face-to-face tuition, practical problem-solving, and teamwork. The program's content is organized into core courses that all students must complete.

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Core Courses:

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CHEM ENG 7035 Water and Wastewater Treatment PG

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CHEM ENG 7055 Material Science & Engineering

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PETROENG 7035 Reservoir Simulation

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PETROENG 7042 Drilling Engineering and Well Completion

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PETROENG 7050 Production and Facilities Engineering

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PETROENG 7059 Reservoir Engineering VII

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PETROENG 7060 Petrophysics

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PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals

Each course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of a specific aspect of petroleum engineering.

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Assessment:

Assessment methods may vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work, and exams.

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Teaching:

The program is taught by world-class, industry-trained and research-active academics who are experts in their fields. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and field trips.

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Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering program have gone on to roles such as:

• Mining Engineer
• Petrochemical Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer
• Petroleum Exploration
• Petroleum Manager