314261 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
PGradDipPetEng(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 066101E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course is comprehensive in nature providing multidisciplinary education and hands-on training in petroleum engineering. The course is an exit award of the Master of Petroleum Engineering for students who have completed the first year of the Master of Petroleum Engineering but who are unable to complete the full Master Petroleum Engineering course. The teaching staff in the Department are recognized professionals with long experience in the oil and gas industry.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
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 graduate certificate.
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.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Duration and Availability
This course is structured on a semester basis and therefore takes two semesters (one year) to complete.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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 | |||||
| 313061 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering 605 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313058 | v.2 | Phase Behaviour and Flow Assurance 606 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313059 | v.1 | Formation Evaluation 604 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 313060 | v.1 | Applied Geology and Geophysics 602 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313064 | v.1 | Advanced Reservoir Engineering 601 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 313062 | v.1 | Drilling Engineering Fundamentals 603 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 313066 | v.1 | Stimulation and Intervention Operations 600 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 313065 | v.1 | Production Technology 607 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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