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Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Science Mid-Year Entry

Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Diploma
Duration 1 year full-time
or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3GD113
CRICOS 0101359

Prepare for a career in the future oil and gas industry

The petroleum industry never stands still. A steady flow of technological advances constantly presents new commercial opportunities and raises environmental standards. Engineers seeking a similarly dynamic career in the field must raise their knowledge and skills in line with modern global best practice.

Our new Graduate Diploma of Petroleum Engineering Science gives you that power. This cross-disciplinary degree is suitable for petroleum engineering bachelor graduates wishing to advance their skills and seeking a new path.

 

What will you do?

Completed over 12 months full-time, the degree features an engaging blend of face-to-face tuition, practical problem solving, and team projects.

The program is developed and taught by world-class, industry-trained and research-active academics through our Australian School of Petroleum and Energy Resources (ASPER)—Australia’s only school of its kind, and the leading centre for integrated petroleum research and education throughout the Asia Pacific region.

The wide-ranging and internationally informed curriculum draws on ASPER’s strong collaborations with industry and other leading universities around the world, delivering you:

  • knowledge and understanding of contemporary global petroleum engineering developments, including reservoir simulation, uncertainty modelling, enhanced oil recovery, advanced geomechanics and machine-learning applications to petroleum engineering
  • skills in selecting and using appropriate, environmentally responsible petroleum engineering methods and techniques in drilling, reservoir and production engineering
  • skills in formulating and solving complex petroleum engineering problems using best-practice methods and analysis
  • specialised petroleum engineering technical and creative capabilities
  • high-level interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.

Regular interaction with ASPER’s world-recognised staff and guest industry presenters will also ensure you emerge with a sound base of international connections and real-world insight.

 

Where could it take you?

You’ll emerge ready to progress in the upstream petroleum industry in Australia or anywhere else in the world. You may also choose to continue your studies with our Master of Petroleum Engineering Science.  

  • Entry Requirements

    For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

    For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2021 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
    I am a:

    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant?

    SATAC Code 3GD113
    Deferment Yes - 2 year
    Intake February and July
    Enquiries Future Students team

    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry

    Higher Education Study Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent in a discipline other than petroleum engineering.
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 3GD113

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    CRICOS 0101359
    Intake February
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements
    Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide
    IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
    TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
    Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
    C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements
    More Information
    Tertiary Qualifications Bachelor degree in petroleum engineering or equivalent
    How to Apply

  • Fees and Scholarships

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
    I am a:

    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant?

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $37,000

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $44,500

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    Find a Scholarship.

  • Careers

    Potential careers

    Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Exploration, Engineer

  • Degree Structure

  • Further Information

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Last updated: Tuesday, 8 Sep 2020