Energy and Resources
Learn how the industry is branching out into new frontiers
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What is Energy and Resources?
This study area will prepare you to work across a wide variety of jobs, all vital to our planet’s future and all heavily in demand.
Mining engineering graduates have many career options available to them. You can decide if you want to work in the field or in the office. You can work in the oil and gas industry, oil service companies, computer-generated modelling, environmental organisations, as well as banking and finance.
Why study Energy and Resources?
Sources of energy and certain resources are integral to daily life. As we become aware of the finite nature of some resources, engineers are racing to find more innovative and efficient ways to power society and meet our needs. Innovation, creativity and exploration are key features of this area. As climate change becomes more and more urgent, individuals working in this area have even greater impacts on the future of our planet.
Why choose UNSW?
We’re at the forefront of mining education and research into new and exciting areas including space resources engineering, low emission technologies, CO2 storage and geothermal energy. You’ll be learning with high-tech immersive technology that’ll help you replicate working in these scenarios. Our 3D Virtual Reality theatre will let you explore everything from open cut mines to NASA rovers. We’re UNSW’s top ranked subject - 3rd globally and 1st in Australia for Mineral & Mining Engineering according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
What about careers?
This study area will prepare you to work across a wide variety of jobs, all vital to our planet’s future and all heavily in demand. Mining engineering graduates have many career options available to them. You can decide if you want to work in the field or in the office. You can work in the oil and gas industry, oil service companies, computer-generated modelling, environmental organisations, as well as banking and finance.
Career options include:
- Mining Engineer
- Natural Gas Technician
- Geothermal Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Banking
- Finance
How can I study Energy and Resources?
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We offer a range of engineering program specialisations that can be undertaken in our Engineers Australia accredited degrees.
Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage) will prepare you to lead the global energy transition. Blending petroleum engineering foundations with renewable solutions, you'll prepare to lead in carbon capture, hydrogen storage and sustainable energy projects.
Additionally, our specialised degree, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining Engineering) will provide you with strong skills and knowledge to enter the energy and resources engineering industry.
Double degrees
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Supercharge your Energy and Resources Engineering career with postgraduate study in:
- Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
- Master of Engineering Science (Geothermal Engineering)
- Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage Engineering)
- Master of Mining Engineering
- Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering
- Master of Engineering Science (Energy Systems)
Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
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A doctoral degree will allow you to specialise in a specific piece of research.