Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Geoenergy & Geostorage

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Geoenergy & Geostorage is a four-year degree that combines the foundations of petroleum engineering with future-focused solutions to support the global transition to renewable energy. This innovative program prepares graduates to excel in carbon sequestration, geothermal energy systems, and versatile subsurface utilization for the future energy landscape.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by Australia's #1 Engineering Faculty.
• It is a first-of-its-kind degree that blends petroleum engineering fundamentals with sustainable resource management techniques.
• The degree focuses on leading the global energy transition with expertise in geoenergy and geostorage.

Key Features

• Lead the charge to net zero: Become a leader in the emerging fields of geoenergy and geostorage, crucial for the journey to net zero.
• Hands-on learning with world-class facilities: Utilize extensive facilities, including rock physics, multi-phase flow, and NMR laboratories, to learn the tools of the trade in a safe and supportive environment.
• Gain 60 days of work experience: Complete a minimum of 60 days of approved industrial training, which can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Join Australias most employable graduates: UNSW is known for its graduate employability, with the university awarded the Most Employable Students for six years in a row.
• Study at a leading engineering school: UNSW Engineering is ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Engineering and Technology.
• Launch a global career: Leverage UNSWs extensive alumni and industry network to unlock career opportunities in Australia and overseas.

Program Structure

• The degree is a four-year program that can be studied part-time or full-time.
• In the first and second years, students gain a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences, and computing.
• The third and fourth years involve specialized geoenergy and geostorage-oriented subjects, including personal research or a study project.
• All students must complete up to 60 days of relevant industrial training as part of their degree.

Admission Requirements

• ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank: 92.0
• Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Physics
• Adjustment Factors: Available through schemes such as HSC Plus, Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL), and Educational Access Scheme (EAS)

International Direct Entry

• Qualifications from various countries are accepted, with specific requirements outlined for each.
• English language proficiency may be required, depending on the students background.

What Will I Study?

• The program includes introductory courses in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, as well as specialized subjects in geoenergy and geostorage.
• Students undertake personal research or a study project in their fourth year.

Future 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

Double Degrees

• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) can be combined with other degrees, such as Advanced Mathematics (Honours), Advanced Science (Honours), Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Fine Arts, Law, and Science.

Fees & Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $8,000* for domestic students, $61,500* for international students
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $37,500* for domestic students, $265,500* for international students
• Scholarships are available, including Women in Engineering Scholarships, with over $83 million awarded annually.