Petroleum Engineering as a degree
Is doing Petroleum Engineering worth it in 2013. I will theoretically finish my degree in 2016, will there still be jobs in that sector by then And is it a stable career choice?
Original post by thetimer
Is doing Petroleum Engineering worth it in 2013. I will theoretically finish my degree in 2016, will there still be jobs in that sector by then And is it a stable career choice?
Why wouldn't there be any jobs left in the sector in 2016?
It's a very strong sector, especially at the moment. In fact this year is probably one of the best years ever to be looking for graduate positions in industry.
However I wouldn't recommend doing an undergraduate petroleum engineering degree because it limits your options. Many petroleum engineering graduate positions are happy to accept other engineering degrees and also physics degrees too. It's better to do it as an MSc because that way you'll still have your undergrad to keep your options open.
Original post by Smack
Why wouldn't there be any jobs left in the sector in 2016?
It's a very strong sector, especially at the moment. In fact this year is probably one of the best years ever to be looking for graduate positions in industry.
However I wouldn't recommend doing an undergraduate petroleum engineering degree because it limits your options. Many petroleum engineering graduate positions are happy to accept other engineering degrees and also physics degrees too. It's better to do it as an MSc because that way you'll still have your undergrad to keep your options open.
It's a very strong sector, especially at the moment. In fact this year is probably one of the best years ever to be looking for graduate positions in industry.
However I wouldn't recommend doing an undergraduate petroleum engineering degree because it limits your options. Many petroleum engineering graduate positions are happy to accept other engineering degrees and also physics degrees too. It's better to do it as an MSc because that way you'll still have your undergrad to keep your options open.
As im currently doing a MEng in Civil Engineering, would my best option be to stay on for 3 years, and then transfer to Pet eng?
And i meant how does the job market look like within the next 50 years. I dont want to find out when im 30 that all the petroleum's finished, if you know what i mean
Original post by thetimer
As im currently doing a MEng in Civil Engineering, would my best option be to stay on for 3 years, and then transfer to Pet eng?
And i meant how does the job market look like within the next 50 years. I dont want to find out when im 30 that all the petroleum's finished, if you know what i mean
And i meant how does the job market look like within the next 50 years. I dont want to find out when im 30 that all the petroleum's finished, if you know what i mean
I'm confused - I thought you were deciding between engineering and computer science?
But yes, you are right, your best option is to get a BEng or MEng in something like civil then a one year MSc in petroleum engineering.
Original post by Smack
I'm confused - I thought you were deciding between engineering and computer science?
But yes, you are right, your best option is to get a BEng or MEng in something like civil then a one year MSc in petroleum engineering.
But yes, you are right, your best option is to get a BEng or MEng in something like civil then a one year MSc in petroleum engineering.
Sorry to confuse you. During the past few weeks i was considering computer science, but my mate, who is going onto study petroleum next year told me about the advantages of studying it rather than an engineering degree. Past few months i have been considering a degree change, but was not sure which degree i should pursue. Basically, its between carrying on civil eng on its own, adding a petroleum eng MSc or studying computer science!
Sorry if its confusing....im really confused myself :/
Dont choose a course because of what you see as 'career potential' or 'expected salary'.
You need to have an enthusiasm for what you are doing. Your mate's enthusiasm will not be enough.
A more general engineering degree will be more useful initially than one that is over specialised. You can always do a specialised Masters later (many people only do this in their 30s or 40s once they see where their overall career is heading).
You need to have an enthusiasm for what you are doing. Your mate's enthusiasm will not be enough.
A more general engineering degree will be more useful initially than one that is over specialised. You can always do a specialised Masters later (many people only do this in their 30s or 40s once they see where their overall career is heading).
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