Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 41,810 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)

    About

    Shape tomorrow’s global energy landscape with a first-of-its-kind degree from Australia’s #1 Engineering Faculty. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Geoenergy & Geostorage is a new specialisation that combines the foundations of petroleum engineering with future-focused solutions to support the global transition to renewable energy.

    Geoenergy refers to energy sources derived from the earth’s subsurface, including geothermal energy, oil and gas. Geostorage is the process of capturing and storing substances, like C02, safely underground. Both will play a critical role in creating a net-zero future, placing engineering graduates in high demand.

    Learn from leading academics and industry practitioners as you study sustainable practices in extraction and management of subsurface resources. Develop the skills to lead carbon capture, hydrogen storage and renewable energy projects, while gaining traditional petroleum engineering expertise.

    Lean on UNSW Engineering’s 75-year history of leading research and education in the mining and minerals engineering space. Leverage our global network of alumni and industry partners, including Shell, BHP and Rio Tinto, to unlock a wide range of career opportunities in the evolving energy sector.

    Program Code

    3707

    CRICOS Code

    056835E

    Campus

    Kensington

    UAC Code

    425030

    Total Units of Credit (UOC)

    192

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

    11.0

    All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

    32.0

    Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

    1210.0

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    As we transition towards more sustainable energy practices, the demand for skilled engineering graduates remains high. The sector is expected to create jobs for around 194,000 workers by 2050 with close to 60,000 new roles due to emerge in the next 6 years, according to the 2023 Australian Industry Energy Transition Initiative report. While many of these roles will focus on solar and wind energy, hydrogen and storage, expertise in traditional petroleum and mining engineering will remain essential to support the transition as oil and gas companies begin shifting to alternative energy solutions.

    Potential careers

    • Carbon Capture and Storage Engineer
    • Geothermal Energy Specialist
    • Petroleum Engineer
    • Reservoir Engineer
    • Subsurface Hydrogen Storage Engineer
    • Subsurface Resource Manager
    • Decommissioning Engineer
    • Environmental Consultant
    • Sustainable Energy Advisor
    • Energy Systems Analyst
    • Renewable Energy Project Manager

    Accreditation

    Accreditation by Engineers Australia will be sought for this degree.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    41,810 / year
    Application Fee 150
    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)
    University of New South Wales
    University of New South Wales
    Australia

    Australia, Sydney