314824 v.1 Master of Subsea Engineering
MSubseaEng(Curtin)
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Introduction
This course is designed to prepare you for the entry to the multi-disciplinary subsea engineering profession. It has been developed in close collaboration with the subsea industry to ensure the syllabus is comprehensive and will meeting legal registration requirements. It provides broad based study of offshore oil and gas development and in-depth study on subsea infrastructure for the complete lifecycle of offshore fields.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
To enter the Master of Subsea Engineering course, students must have passed an Engineers Australia recognised Bachelor of Engineering course with a minimum of a Second Class Upper grade or equivalent. Students who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Subsea Engineering may apply to enter the Master of Subsea Engineering course and can apply for credit for recognised learning for successfully completed units
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit for recognised learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
Master of Subsea Engineering is a two year full time course. The course may be taken part-time over a maximum of 4 years.
Intermediate Awards 1
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 award approved for this course is:
Intermediate Awards 11
Graduate Diploma in Subsea Engineering
Course Organisation
This course focuses on the four main aspects of subsea engineering: subsea system design, subsea infrastructure requirement and design; construction and installation; operations and maintenance. The course is designed to provide you with the expertise in the various engineering fields of subsea engineering and knowledge of other aspects of offshore field development to enable you to be an effective team member in the multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment encountered in offshore oil and gas projects worldwide. Throughout your studies there will be significant interaction with leading industry experts working in the various subsea disciplines.
Professional Recognition
The course has been designed to meet the requirements of Engineers Australia for registration as a Chartered Subsea Engineer.
Career Opportunities
Curtin Subsea Engineering graduates will be in high demand to an industry that it currently experiencing enormous growth both in Australia and worldwide with many major projects underway and numerous future projects planned. As a subsea engineering graduate you may pursue a career with various members of the oilfield industry including the oil majors, subsea equipment suppliers and the service companies.
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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313058 | v.2 | Phase Behaviour and Flow Assurance 606 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314808 | v.1 | Introduction to Offshore Petroleum Engineering 511 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314809 | v.1 | Materials and Corrosion 512 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314810 | v.1 | Introduction to Subsea Infrastructure Engineering 514 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314811 | v.1 | Subsea Field Equipment 524 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314812 | v.1 | Subsea Surveying and Installation 515 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314813 | v.1 | Safety, Reliability and Integrity Management 517 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314821 | v.1 | Subsea Control and Communications 516 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313069 | v.2 | Hydrocarbon Economics and Project Management 602 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314814 | v.1 | Offshore Processing and System Operations 611 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314815 | v.1 | Offshore Structures 612 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314816 | v.1 | Offshore Geomechanics and Hydrodynamics 613 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314817 | v.1 | Subsea Structures and System Engineering 622 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314818 | v.1 | Umbilicals and Risers 623 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314819 | v.1 | Flowlines and Pipelines 624 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314820 | v.1 | Subsea Engineering Project 650 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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