Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)

About the course

This honours engineering degree focuses on geoenergy and geostorage, preparing you to work with subsurface energy resources and storage solutions. You’ll develop technical capability in geoscience-informed engineering, covering the assessment, development and management of geological systems relevant to energy production and storage. The program combines advanced coursework with an honours-level engineering structure at UNSW. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Engineering – Other.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the energy and resources sector, including subsurface and reservoir-focused engineering pathways linked to geoenergy development and geostorage projects. Career options may span energy companies, engineering consultancies, government and regulators, and emerging low-carbon industries such as carbon capture and geological storage. The degree supports progression into technical and project roles requiring strong engineering and subsurface expertise. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Engineering – Other.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)