The University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe petroleum industry has long been one of the world’s largest, powering much of modern life and the global economy. Engineering in the field is highly challenging and rewarding, with outstanding career opportunities worldwide.
Our Graduate Certificate of Petroleum Engineering will build on your existing engineering knowledge and experience in another discipline to help you enter this exciting industry.
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.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent in a discipline other than petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$21,750
$26,000
$21,750
$26,000
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering will prepare you for the following roles.
Petroleum Engineer
A Petroleum Engineer focuses on the extraction of oil and gas from underground reserves. You’ll work with drilling equipment and techniques to opti...
Drilling Engineer
A Drilling Engineer designs and implements drilling plans for extracting oil and gas from underground reservoirs. You may work on-site at drilling...
Production Engineer
A Production Engineer designs and maintains equipment used during the manufacturing of a range of items. You might create machinery to produce spec...
Reservoir Engineer
A Reservoir Engineer manages and optimises the extraction of oil and gas from subsurface reservoirs. You might work for an energy company or a cons...
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