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Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Combined Degree

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

SATAC Code 324211

2011
ATAR 81.9

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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 advanced science and engineering principles, beginning with  mathematical modelling of the size and nature of the reservoir, optimum well locations,  the planned implementation of suitable surface facilities, and finally the prediction of liquid and gas flows during the recovery process. For 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. Hydraulic or chemical techniques are often required to fracture or stimulate formations to induce higher flow rates. One of the current challenges is to produce hydrocarbon and energy from unconventional resources such as deepwater reservoirs and coal gas seam and geothermal reservoirs.

    A key feature of this program is the integration of traditional petroleum engineering topics with topics in petroleum geoscience 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, physics, geology/geophysics, computer applications and engineering. Over the course of the program, the emphasis of the subjects studied changes from more general engineering 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.

    Mining engineers are concerned with the extraction and processing of ores from the earth that contain valuable minerals or metals. They are involved in mine design; geology and rock mechanics; environmental and safety management; resource estimation; mining economics and finance. The academic program focuses on analysis and design and combines knowledge from geotechnical, environmental, structural and water engineering, geology, computing, mathematics and finance. Mining engineers are in great demand and this is reflected by their high salaries.

    The first two years of the mining engineering program are devoted to building the engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are developed in the final two years. The program emphasises engineering problem solving, analysis and design, computer-based methods, and research, communication and management skills.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 324211
    2011 CSP ATAR 81.9
    Adelaide Approved Score ? 80
    2011 CSP IB 28
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,050
    Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    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
    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). 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
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry desirable.
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    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: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact 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 2012 (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 Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics will be required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM, then MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA in the following semester followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB in Summer Semester, in order to complete the level I Mathematics requirement. The satisfactory completion of MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering.

    International Students
    All international students who do not have English as their first language are required to undertake the course ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL - usually in their first semester of study in Adelaide. This course will replace one of the courses in the study plan. Students will be given an individual study plan outlining when to undertake ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL and the subsequent course that will be replaced.
    Level II

     Semester 1

    Semester 2

     
    Level III

    Semster 1

    Semester 2
    Level IV

    Semester 1

    Semester 2
    Level V

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    • PETROENG 4034 Petroleum Business & Project Economics (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4004B Petroleum Engineering Honours Project Part 2* or PETROENG 4020B Petroleum Engineering Design Project Part 2* or MINING 4100 Mining Research Project Part 2* or MINING Elective (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4022 Integrated Field Development & Economics Project (3 units)
    • PETROENG 4037 Unconventional Resources and Recovery (3 units)

    *Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Honours Project and other Students will take Design Project.

    Mining Electives
    • MINING 4104 Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining (3 units)
    • MINING 4107 Surface Mining Systems (3 units)
    • MINING 4108 Underground Mining Systems (3 units)
    • MINING 4109 Mining in a Globlal Environment (3 units)
    • MINING 4110 Mine Asset Management & Services (3 units)
    • MINING 4112 Advanced Mine Geotechnical Engineering (3 units)
    • MINING 4113 Advanced Mine Ventilation (3 units)#
    • MINING 4114 Simulation & Animation for Mining Engineers (3 units)

    # not offered in 2012

  • Professional Accreditation

    The program is designed to provide the necessary academic requirements for accreditation by Engineers Australia and many overseas engineering bodies.

  • Work Placement

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

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