Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPetroleum engineers work in a range of industry sectors, often related to the exploration, mining, production, delivery and downstream processing of fossil fuels.
These fossil fuels are derived from oil and gas reservoirs in the earth's crust, but may also include extraction from sands and shales. This course provides the foundations for a professional engineering career in the oil and gas industry, both in Australia and internationally. As well as providing core mechanical and chemical engineering skills, the course provides specialist knowledge in drilling, reservoir and petroleum production engineering.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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...
Oil and Gas Engineer
An Oil and Gas Engineer oversees the development and optimisation of oil and gas extraction processes. You might work on drilling sites, production...
Petrochemical Engineer
A Petrochemical Engineer designs and develops processes for producing petrochemicals from oil and natural gas. You might work in industrial setting...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
