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Overview

This Graduate Certificate program in Petroleum Engineering is designed to cater for engineering and science graduates and industry personnel who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and improving their technical understanding. It covers both the fundamentals and applications of drilling engineering, reservoir engineering, petroleum technology, business principles and business … For more content click the Read More button below. The program is designed to enable students to fulfil a number of needs including: Updating technical knowledge and skills in petroleum engineeringDeveloping and expanding knowledge and skills in engineering managementUpdating qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional accreditation standardsProviding opportunities for continuing professional developmentProviding opportunities for interaction with those at the cutting edge of the disciplineProviding a pathway towards the Graduate Diploma and Master's program.

The program is designed to enable students to fulfil a number of needs including:

Updating technical knowledge and skills in petroleum engineering
Developing and expanding knowledge and skills in engineering management
Updating qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards
Providing opportunities for continuing professional development
Providing opportunities for interaction with those at the cutting edge of the discipline
Providing a pathway towards the Graduate Diploma and Master's program.

Program Structure

Students must complete 36 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Students must complete:
1. 12 UOC of Foundational Disciplinary courses
2. 18 UOC-24 UOC of Disciplinary Knowledge courses
3. 0 UOC-6UOC of Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses

Specialisation Options

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering can be via two pathways:

Entry pathway 1 - A 3 or 4 year Bachelor of Engineering/Science degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution; OR

Entry pathway 2 - Consideration will be given on an individual basis for those with relevant petroleum industry experience with vocational training based on the portfolio supporting the application. A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional and/or responsibility in the upstream petroleum industry is required. Students are required to demonstrate work experience in the Upstream Petroleum Industry (i.e. the exploration, reservoir engineering, drilling and production of oil &/or gas). An entry interview may be required.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

A student may apply to the Program or Stream Authority for advanced standing or exemption as per the UNSW RPL Policy and Procedures. Program or Stream Authorities may grant up to 18UOC of advanced standing or exemption if they consider the student has prior learning (formal, informal or non-formal) where it can be demonstrated that the student has achieved equivalent learning outcomes to the exempted course(s). Application for advanced standing or exemption would require substantiating evidence including documents including academic records, continuing professional education, professional registration and statements of service from the employer.

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

The Graduate Certificate can be an entry point for obtaining foundational qualifications in Petroleum Engineering, and for articulating to the Graduate Diploma (and subsequently the Masters degree) subject to having a credit average and no fails. Upon completion of this degree, candidates can articulate to the Petroleum Engineering stream of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering - students articulating are required to complete four additional courses (24UOC) to complete that program. The courses in each specialisation form an articulated sequence. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering program may upgrade to the Graduate Diploma program with 24 UOC credit for the core disciplinary courses undertaken in the Graduate Certificate program at UNSW. A credit average (65%) is generally required to articulate to the Graduate Diploma.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science - GradDipEngSc5341 - Engineering Science

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science

Additional Information

Computing Requirements

All software required for coursework is provided on the computers in the School computer laboratories. Some students find it advantageous to buy their own computer and software so that they can work at home. Some external courses may require students to own their own computer with Microsoft Office or equivalent. Specialist software packages that are required for external courses will be provided as part of the course pack to students.

Part-time study

All programs are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

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