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Overview

The Open Learning stream is designed to meet the training needs of the petroleum industry in reservoir engineering, reservoir characterisation, drilling and production engineering, economic evaluation and risk analysis. The stream covers the fundamentals and application of reservoir engineering, petroleum technology, business principles and business management. It is specifically designed … For more content click the Read More button below. Entry Requirements To be considered for entry into this stream an applicant must demonstrate at least 2 years of work experience in the Upstream Petroleum Industry (i.e. the exploration, reservoir engineering, drilling and production of oil &/or gas). In addition students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline of engineering. For entry details, please click here.

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of Engineering Science - MEngSc8338 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC.

Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Research Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses36 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Knowledge Electives12 Units of Credit:
Engineering & Technical Management Courses6 Units of Credit:

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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.

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