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Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Combined Degree

Duration 5 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 324211

2009
ATAR 80

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  • Program Outline

    Petroleum Engineers seek to recover oil and gas on a sustainable basis at minimum financial and environmental cost. Their tasks focus on extracting the maximum possible amounts of oil and gas from underground rock formations or reservoirs. This requires the practical application of exacting science, beginning with advanced mathematical modelling of the size and nature of the reservoir, optimum well locations to be drilled, the planned implementation of suitable surface facilities, and finally the prediction of liquid and gas flows during the recovery process. By way of example, the oil may need to be forced out of reservoir rocks by pumping water or gas under pressure into wells drilled for that purpose. Mechanical, hydraulic or chemical techniques are often required to fracture formations to induce higher flow rates. One of the current challenges is to produce petroleum from deepwater reservoirs, where the ocean depth may exceed 10,000 metres!

    A key feature of this program is the integration of traditional petroleum engineering topics with topics in petroleum geo-science and management, leading to a skill set that matches both the current needs of the industry and the way it operates. The Petroleum Engineering degree builds a strong foundation of mathematics, chemistry, physics, geology/geophysics, computer applications and engineering. Over the course of the program, the emphasis of the subjects studied changes from more general engineering topics to specific petroleum-related topics. It also has a strong focus on management and business related aspects. These are a particular focus of the School and make its teaching curricula unique. Many staff members have had recent industry experience, further enhancing the relevance of the curriculum to the modern petroleum industry. Petroleum producing companies will provide extensive practical field experience as an essential part of the program.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 324211
    2009 CSP ATAR 80
    2009 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
    Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

    Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 324211

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IB 26
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IB 26
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.

    Level II

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level IV

    Semester 1

    • MECH ENG 3105 Sustainability & the Environment (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 4133A Mechanical Honours Project Level IV OR
      MECH ENG 4132A Mechanical Design Project Level IV Part I (3 units)
    • Mechanical Engineering Electives (6 units)

    Semester 2

    • MECH ENG 3028 Dynamics & Control II (3 units)
    • MECH ENG 4133B Mechanical Honours Project Level IV OR
      MECH ENG 4132B Mechanical Design Project Level IV Part 2 (3 units)
    • Mechanical Engineering Elective (6 units)
    Mechanical Engineering Electives

    Semester 2 
    Level V

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    • PETROENG 4022 Integrated Field Development Planning & Economic Project (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4034 Petroleum Business & Project Economics (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4004B Petroleum Engineering Honours Project OR
      PETROENG 4020B Petroleum Engineering Design Project (3 units)
    • Petroleum Engineering Elective (3 units)
    Petroleum Engineering Electives
    • PETROENG 3026 Formation Damage & Productivity Enhancement (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4035 Reservoirs, Resources & Reserves (3 units)
    • PETROENG 3007 Well Testing & Pressure Transient Analysis (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4033 Integrated Reservoirs & Project Management IV (3 units)

    Semester 2

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