305003 v.2 Doctor of Petroleum Engineering

Introduction

This research doctorate provides intensive training through coursework and research for graduates in engineering and science for professional work in the upstream oil and gas industry. The course component of the degree is comprehensive in nature and provides a multidisciplinary education and hands-on training in petroleum engineering followed by research in the areas of petroleum engineering and geoscience. The members of the teaching staff in the Department are professionals with many years of working and research experience in the oil and gas industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A masters degree or an honours degree (normally first or upper second class) in a relevant engineering or science discipline. Candidates with degrees in other areas together with relevant work experience may be considered.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires three to four years of full-time study or six to eight years of part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students complete doctoral level core units - the coursework component is structured around a modular approach with a unit taking one month of intensive lectures and application training on actual oil and gas field examples. Depending upon academic background, work experience and career aspirations, candidates may choose from a range of units offered by various disciplines within the university. Through its extensive contacts in the industry the Department will often be able to offer special course units delivered by recognised world experts. The actual units available at any time shall be under the guidance of, and subject to approval by, the Academic Enrolment Committee. A total of eight units must be completed successfully to meet the programme requirements. The research topic is selected on the basis of industry needs, originality and the areas of expertise of the student. The Department is able to offer research opportunities in either theoretical or experimental areas, or both.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. There are no intermediate awards for the Doctor of Petroleum Engineering, however a student may convert from the Doctor of Petroleum Engineering to the Master of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) by research.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.