Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Specialisation Structure96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC.
Core Courses
Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.
Research Core Courses
Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses
Students must take at least 36 UOC of the following courses.
Engineering & Technical Management Courses
Students complete a 6 UOC elective course from the list below or from another specialisation within the Master of Engineering Science program, with approval from the Stream Authority.
Disciplinary Knowledge Electives
Students must take at least 12 UOC of the following courses.
Additional Information
Volume of Learning
The program is a 96 UOC (2-year full-time equivalent) program. All 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).
The program is designed to develop and enhance career opportunities for graduate engineers, including cross-training, re-training and advanced level technical specialisations. The program also includes extensive research training components.
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 48UOC of advanced standing or exemption if they consider the student has prior learning 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.