Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 35,680
(c. USD25,108.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months

The Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering is tailored for engineering and science graduates as well as professionals seeking to broaden their expertise in this field. Our curriculum explores core principles and practical applications across drilling engineering, reservoir engineering, petroleum technology, and essential business concepts. You'll enhance your technical capabilities in petroleum engineering while engaging with industry leaders and innovators. This qualification serves as a stepping stone toward the Graduate Diploma and Master of Petroleum Engineering programs.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering can be via two pathways- Entry pathway 1 - A 3 or 4 year Bachelor of Engineering/Science degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution; OR Entry pathway 2 - Consideration will be given on an individual basis for those with relevant petroleum industry experience with vocational training based on the portfolio supporting the application. A minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant professional and/or responsibility in the upstream petroleum industry is required. Students are required to demonstrate work experience in the Upstream Petroleum Industry (i.e. the exploration, reservoir engineering, drilling and production of oil &/or gas). An entry interview may be required Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - A student may apply to the Program or Stream Authority for advanced standing or exemption as per the UNSW RPL Policy and Procedures. Program or Stream Authorities may grant up to 18UOC of advanced standing or exemption if they consider the student has prior learning (formal, informal or non-formal) where it can be demonstrated that the student has achieved equivalent learning outcomes to the exempted course(s). Application for advanced standing or exemption would require substantiating evidence including documents including academic records, continuing professional education, professional registration and statements of service from the employer. IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

Tuition AUD 35,680

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