Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Honours) - Petroleum Engineering in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,100
(c. USD33,924.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Petroleum Engineers collaborate with oil and gas firms to develop, test, and deploy effective techniques for extracting petroleum from underground and offshore reserves. Their expertise enables them to analyze conditions deep beneath the Earth's surface. Combining physics, mathematics, and engineering concepts, these professionals tackle challenges in exploration, drilling, and production operations. They partner with geologists and other specialists to select drilling locations, engineer extraction equipment, and maximize resource recovery. Additionally, they supervise petroleum extraction and processing operations. These engineers also handle economic and managerial aspects of hydrocarbon recovery, including renewable energy alternatives. Their work involves applying scientific solutions to oil and gas exploration and production issues. The profession emphasizes environmental sustainability while addressing worldwide energy demands. Petroleum engineers utilize chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and economic principles in discovering and developing subsurface energy resources. Their skills also contribute to lowering carbon emissions and advancing geothermal energy technologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
International ATAR - 85
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 31
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
International ATAR - 85
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 31
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Tuition
AUD
48,100