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Universities Australia University of New South Wales Courses Master of Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering) (Open Learning)

Master of Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering) (Open Learning)
at University of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 49,205
Country Rank#1
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering) (Open Learning) is designed to meet the training needs of engineering professionals working in the petroleum industry through a two-year postgraduate program. You’ll cover fundamental industry knowledge required for a career in petroleum engineering through training in:

Reservoir engineering
Reservoir characterisation, drilling and production engineering
Economic evaluation
Risk analysis
Business principles and management

The open learning component offers high-level training for those already working in the oil and gas industry who want a postgraduate qualification to advance their career opportunities and ensure their industry knowledge is up to the minute. Through the delivery of full-time or part-time online learning, distance education is possible for professionals where traditional face-to-face programs don’t meet the needs of their working hours and location.

Throughout the program, you’ll be part of a learning community where you can interact with your teachers and fellow students. You’ll be provided with all study guides and software required to ensure your distance study is both effective and stimulating. Courses are supported by state-of-the-art commercial software in:

Reservoir simulation
Well test analysis
Reservoir characterisation
Drilling and well design
Economics and risk analysis
Human resource management
Environmental management
Petrophysics

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an extensive research project in a specific area of interest to you. Through this project you’ll learn valuable skills in project planning and management and the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.

For admission into this program, you’re required to demonstrate at least two years of work experience in the Upstream Petroleum Industry such as the exploration, reservoir engineering, drilling or production of oil or gas. Applicants must also have a recognised four-year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of engineering.

Course Content
Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.

Depending on your specialisation and your previous studies/professional experience you may study:
- At least 4 Disciplinary Courses
- At least 4 Advanced Disciplinary Courses
- At least 1 Engineering and Technical Management Course
- At least 3 enquiry-based courses (which includes a research project)
- At least 4 elective courses (across Disciplinary, Advanced Disciplinary and Engineering and Technical Management courses)
Through the Disciplinary and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses you’ll learn the technical knowledge and skills you need for your chosen specialisation. You’ll also update your knowledge in cutting-edge developments in your area of interest.

Engineering and Technical Management courses help you build skills in communicating and justifying professional decisions, employing ethical approaches to practice, and developing the abilities required for roles more focused on project and or staff management, leadership and strategy.

You’ll complete a research project in this degree within the enquiry-based courses. In this you can choose to develop your Postgraduate Research skills to assist with the research project component of the degree or as your first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program. Or you can complete a “Launching a Startup” course where you will be equipped with the skills necessary to successfully commercialise your ideas.
Entry Requirement
Admission to this program requires one of the following:
- A recognised 4-year Bachelor degree in an appropriate area of engineering with a minimum 65% average; or
- Completion of the 5341 UNSW Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science with a minimum 65% average; or
- Completion of the 7320 UNSW Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science with a minimum 65% average.
  
  You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
  
  If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
- UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level.
  
  IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
  
  TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Fees & Scholarships
2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$49,205*

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$99,330*
Career Prospect
Petroleum engineers explore, design, develop and produce the oil and gas resources that underpin the energy and materials industries. Our Master of Engineering Science graduates who specialise in Petroleum Engineering open their opportunities to pursue roles that require the direct application of petroleum engineering knowledge.

While renewable energy sources are growing in popularity, the need for Petroleum Engineers continues, with BP - one of the industry’s largest companies - stating that the need to find and produce oil is still steady. Growth in energy consumption is predicted across the globe and with this comes the need for Petroleum Engineers to find and harness this widely used source of energy.

Our graduates have gained employment with some of the world’s and Australia’s largest companies in the industry, including:
- AGL Energy
- BHP
- Shell
- Saudi Aramco

Cost Of Studying At University of New South Wales

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering) (Open Learning) at University of New South Wales