Oil and gas programs can help students learn about how fossil fuels are located, extracted, processed, and refined, preparing them to work within the field of energy production. Subjects covered might include everything from geology to chemical engineering.

After completing a bachelor’s degree, students have the option to earn a postgraduate diploma, which helps provide more in-depth knowledge in a particular concentration. Many students choose to complete this educational program in order to improve their job prospects or to specialize their workplace skill sets.