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Bachelor’s degree
- Length
- 120 credit hours, normally 40 courses of three credit hours, including a graduation project.
- Entry
- A secondary school certificate or its equivalent, and documented work experience in the field.
- Status
- In preparation
- Levels
- Bachelor's
- Credit hours
- 120
- Delivery
- Fully online
- Experience
- Assessed course by course
- Status
- In preparation
Overview
About the program
For field and plant staff in the oil and gas sector. You study the path from reservoir to production, with safety and economics throughout.
The Petroleum Engineering program is designed for people who already work in the field. It covers petroleum geology, drilling engineering, reservoir engineering, production operations, health, safety and environment, and ends with petroleum economics.
Like every Madison program, it is built for working adults. Courses you already master through your work are tested and recorded with a grade; the rest you study online, at your own pace, with tasks carried out in your own workplace.
In preparation. This program is not open for enrollment yet. It opens when its curriculum and courses are in place on the learning platform.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Petroleum geologyExplain the core ideas of petroleum geology and use them to read real situations at work.
- 02Drilling engineeringAnalyse a real problem in drilling engineering and recommend a course of action backed by evidence.
- 03Reservoir engineeringApply the methods of reservoir engineering in your own organization and measure the result.
- 04Production operationsPlan and lead work in production operations, and document your decisions to a professional standard.
- 05Health, safety and environmentEvaluate current practice in health, safety and environment against recognised standards and propose improvements.
- 06Petroleum economicsAdvise colleagues and managers on petroleum economics in clear, well-structured writing.
Curriculum
What you will study
The main areas of the curriculum. Your personal study plan lists the exact courses, their credit hours and those you may claim through assessment.
- 01Petroleum geologyHow oil and gas form and are trapped, and how reservoirs are found.Core area
- 02Drilling engineeringWell planning, drilling fluids, casing and well control.Core area
- 03Reservoir engineeringRock and fluid properties, reserves estimation and recovery methods.Core area
- 04Production operationsWell completion, artificial lift and surface production facilities.Core area
- 05Health, safety and environmentHSE management, process safety and environmental protection in the field.Core area
- 06Petroleum economicsProject evaluation, fiscal terms and the economics of oil and gas.Core area
Levels
Levels, length and entry
Your experience
How your experience counts
- 01
Send your record
Your CV, certificates and evidence of work are mapped to the courses of this program.
- 02
Sit the course tests
Each course you claim is tested on its own. A pass is recorded on your transcript with its grade.
- 03
Study the rest
The remaining courses become your personal plan, with an expected end date in writing.
Professional titles
The field, by title
Beside the degree, this field is planned as a professional credential, with the title written before it. A title is not a degree. How titles work.
- 01Expert in Petroleum EngineeringFor people who have practiced Petroleum Engineering for years and want their competence assessed and recorded.
- 02Consultant in Petroleum EngineeringFor experienced people who advise organizations on Petroleum Engineering.
- 03Trainer in Petroleum EngineeringFor experienced people who teach or coach others in Petroleum Engineering at work.
- 04Diploma in Petroleum EngineeringA focused credential in Petroleum Engineering, based on assessed knowledge and evidence of practice.
In preparation. No title is open yet; the requirements are published when it opens.
Careers
Where this program is used
- Field engineer
- Production engineer
- Drilling supervisor
- HSE officer
Roles this program relates to. A degree supports a career; it does not guarantee a position, and each employer sets its own requirements.