MC-CRENGR v.1 Master of Science (Corrosion Engineering)
MSc(Curtin)
Registered full-time Duration:
1.5 Years
Course Overview
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This Curtin University Corrosion Engineering Course is unique to the region and offers an opportunity to study from your home location. This course provides an advanced professional qualification for graduates in engineering or science disciplines.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
This course provides an advanced professional qualification for graduates in an engineering or science discipline. It covers theoretical concepts of corrosion, advanced knowledge of corrosion in various environments, and awareness of recent discoveries. A comprehensive research project provides students with an opportunity to showcase their fundamental knowledge and their ability to integrate knowledge into practice. The course is unique at the global level because it is delivered online and may be taken either full time or part time.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require a recognised bachelor degree in engineering or science with equivalent of first year Chemistry.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Intermediate Awards
GD-CRENGR Graduate Diploma in Corrosion Engineering; GC-CRENGR Graduate Certificate in Corrosion Engineering
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the Graduate Research School website http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Course Organisation
Master Degrees (Coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply corrosion theories and principles to account for corrosion causes, failures, and prevention strategies for various corrosion phenomena
2. analyse a range of practical corrosion-related problems, or situations potentially impacted by corrosion, and propose reasoned, viable solutions
3. acquire relevant corrosion-related data from the literature and other sources, and evaluate and synthesise the data to help mitigate the effects of corrosion
4. use appropriate and professional language to communicate effectively with corrosion engineers, operators and managers in writing and in person
5. apply suitable technologies for corrosion testing and prevention, and explain their strengths and limitations
6. integrate own knowledge and past practical and academic experience to solve corrosion-related problems
7. describe major international corrosion prevention standards and practices, and outline their differences
8. demonstrate awareness of the cultural impact of engineering operations
9. apply time management, problem solving and critical thinking skills to investigate and solve corrosion problems
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one and a half year or equivalent part time study. There are 2 intakes each year (semester 1 and 2).
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2020 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN5058 | v.1 | Atmospheric Corrosion | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5057 | v.1 | Principles of Corrosion | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE5010 | v.1 | Engineering Materials for the Resources Industry | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5006 | v.1 | Process Safety and Risk Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN5053 | v.2 | Corrosion Protection: Coatings and Electrochemical Protection | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5054 | v.1 | Concrete Corrosion | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5056 | v.1 | Corrosion in Liquids | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5055 | v.2 | Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion | 1.5 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| CHEN5012 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Project 1 | 3.0 | 100.0 | |
| CHEN5013 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Project 2 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5014 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Project 3 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5015 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Project 4 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5016 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Project 5 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm For Domestic Future Students: Future Students Centre, email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 1000 For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331
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International students
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