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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering

  • Graduate Certificate

The petroleum industry has long been one of the world's largest, powering much of modern life and the global economy.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Course Code
3GC102, 101347
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$26,000 per year

About this course

Fuel new global career opportunities

The 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

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Completed over 6 months full-time, the degree features an engaging blend of face-to-face tuition and practical problem solving.

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:

  • basic knowledge of petroleum engineering principles
  • fundamental skills in evaluating, selecting and using appropriate, environmentally responsible methods and techniques in drilling, reservoir and production engineering
  • skills in solving petroleum engineering problems
  • specialised petroleum engineering technical and creative capabilities
  • effective interpersonal communication skills.

Interaction with ASPER's world-recognised staff and guest industry presenters will also help you develop valuable connections and real-world insight.

Career pathways

You'll graduate ready to enter the upstream petroleum industry in Australia or anywhere else in the world. You may also choose to continue your studies with our Graduate Diploma of Petroleum Engineering.

Limited Commonwealth Supported Places are available in Semester 1 2021 only.
For more information enquire now.



  • #1 in Australia and #7 in the world for petroleum engineering^
  • Home to Asia Pacific's leading centre for integrated petroleum research and education
  • Taught by our research-active and industry experts

^ARWU, 2021




Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.
80.2%
Overall satisfaction
88.3%
Skill scale
73.9%
Teaching scale